Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, June 7, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Col. Yoav Schneider takes over IDF’s 401st Brigade after predecessor hurt in Hezbollah drone attack
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The outgoing commander of the 401st Armored Brigade, Col. Meir Biderman (left) and incoming commander Col. Yoav Schneider, speak at a handover ceremony on June 7, 2026. (Screenshot: Israel Defense Forces)
A handover ceremony takes place for the commander of the 401st Armored Brigade, following the injury of Col. Meir Biderman last month.
Biderman was severely hurt by an explosive Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon on May 20. His condition has since improved.
The incoming commander of the brigade is Col. Yoav Schneider, who most recently served as commander of the 205th “Iron Fist” Reserve Armored Brigade.
Schneider was critically injured by Hezbollah anti-tank missile fire while serving as a tank platoon commander during the 2006 Second Lebanon War. Following a lengthy recovery, he returned to combat roles.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here