252nd Division (Israel)
The 252nd Division "Sinai" (Hebrew: עוצבת סיני) is an Israel Defense Forces reserve division under the Southern Command. Formed in 1968, it was the first permanent division in the IDF. As of November 2023, it is commanded by Brigadier General Moran Omer.
252nd Division "Sinai" | |
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עוצבת סיני | |
252nd Division "Sinai" patch | |
Founded | 1968–present |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
Size | Division |
Part of | Southern Command |
Engagements | War of Attrition Yom Kippur War 1982 Lebanon War 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Moran Omer |
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