The IDF announces the formation of a new regional brigade on Israel’s border with Syria and Lebanon.
The “HeHarim,” or Mountains, Brigade, will be tasked with the Mount Hermon and Mount Dov regions, under the 210th “Bashan” Division, replacing the existing 810th “Hermon” Regional Brigade.
The IDF says the new brigade is formed “as part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border and in accordance with the situational assessment.”
“The brigade will specialize in combat in difficult terrain and warfare in mountainous areas,” the IDF says.
It says that the Mountains Regional Brigade will begin its activity in the coming weeks and that Col. Liron Appleman will be appointed its first commander.
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