The IDF Chief of Staff's office announced Monday evening that Brig. Gen. Oren Simcha will take command of Division 162, the Gaza Division, responsible for operations in the Gaza Strip. The appointment is part of routine IDF command rotations.
The IDF Chief of Staff's office announced Monday evening that Brig. Gen. Oren Simcha has been appointed commander of the 162nd Division (Gaza Division), the military's primary formation responsible for the Gaza Strip. Simcha will assume command of the division, which oversees ground operations, border security, and coordination with the Southern Command in the Gaza sector. The appointment is part of the IDF's regular command rotation cycle.
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