Nahal Brigade
The 933rd "Nahal" Brigade is one of the Israel Defense Forces' main infantry brigades. It has operated in all major wars and large-scale operations since its inception in 1982, playing key roles during the First and Second Lebanon War and the First and Second Intifada.
| 933rd "Nahal" Brigade | |
|---|---|
Nahal Brigade Insignia | |
| Active | 1982–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 4 battalions |
| Part of | 162nd Division (Israel), Southern Command |
| Nickname(s) | "Sticklights" |
| Motto(s) | "The Human Advantage" |
| Colors | Light green beret ("glow stick green"), Green & White Flag |
| March | "Ha-Nachal Kan" "The Nahal is here" |
| Equipment | Small arms: *X95 Assault Rifle *M40 Grenade Launcher *M72 LAW Vehicles: M113 armored vehicle |
| Engagements | Suez War *Mitla Pass *Six-Day War (reunification of Jerusalem, Umm-Katef) Yom Kippur War First Lebanon War First Intifada Second Intifada Second Lebanon War 2008 Gaza War Operation Protective Edge 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Yisrael Shomer |
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