Central Command (Israel)

The Central Command (Hebrew: פיקוד מרכז, Pikud Merkaz), often abbreviated to Pakmaz (פקמ"ז), is a regional command of the Israel Defense Forces. It is responsible for the units and brigades located in the West Bank (under the West Bank Division), Jerusalem, the Sharon, Gush Dan, and the Shephelah.

Central Command
Pakmaz logo, depicting the Lion of Judah
Active1948-present
Country Israel
Part of Israel Defense Forces
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Yehuda Fox

The commander (Aluf) of the central command is the one who is authorized to declare new cities in the Judea and Samaria Area.

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