Military branches:

in accordance with the peace agreement, the Palestinian Authority is not permitted conventional military forces; there are, however, public security forces (2008)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 337,670 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 291,467 (2008 est.)

Manpower reaching military service age annually:

males age 16-49: 19,567 (2008 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

NA