HeHarim Brigade
The HeHarim Brigade (Hebrew: חטיבת ההרים, lit. "Mountain Brigade") is a regional Brigade of the Israel Defence Forces. The Brigade is tasked with protecting the Mount Hermon and Shebaa Farms regions.[1]
| HeHarim Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 19 March 2024 - present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Role | Mountain warfare |
| Part of | 210th Division |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Liron Appleman |
Colonel Liron Appleman is its first commander.[2]
Mission
The HeHarim Brigade is specialised in operations in difficult terrain and warfare in mountainous regions. The Brigade is intended to replace the 810th Territorial Brigade "Hermon".[3]
According to the Israel Defence Forces, the HeHarim Brigade has been established in order to provide a high-quality operational response on both Lebanese and Syrian fronts.[4]
References
- Fabian, Emanuel (19 March 2024). "IDF forms new 'mountain' brigade on border with Syria and Lebanon". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- Julian, Hana Levi (19 March 2024). "New IDF 'HeHarim' Brigade Formed for Operations on Northern Border". Jewish Press. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- O'Connor, Tom (19 March 2024). "Israel establishes new mountain unit to fight on Lebanon, Syria borders". Newsweek. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- "New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border". www.israelnationalnews.com. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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