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| 36th Division "Ga'ash" | |
|---|---|
| עוצבת סיני | |
 36th Division insignia | |
| Founded | 1954–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | ArmouredDivision |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Southern Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Tavor Camp |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Tat AlufMoran Omer [he] |
The36th Division "Ga'ash", also known as theGa'ash Formation ("Rage"), is a regular-servicedivision of theIsrael Defense Forces (IDF). It is subordinate toNorthern Command.[1]
The division was established in September 1954. Until 1958 it was led byAlufAvraham Yoffe. At the time, divisional commands were mission-based commands without organic forces, but rather with troops apportioned according to given missions. It was led byAlufZvi Zamir from 1958 until he was succeeded byAlufUzi Narkiss in 1962, who led until 1965. From 1965 to 1969, it was led byAlufElad Peled.
During the 1967Six-Day War, the division led the battles in the northernWest Bank, commanding theBarak Armored Brigade (then the 45th Armored Brigade), the 37th Brigade and forces from the1st Brigade. Later, it oversaw the occupation of the southernGolan Heights. After the war, from 1969 to 1972, the division was led byAlufShmuel Gonen (Gorodish). From 1972 to 1974, it was led by then-AlufRafael Eitan.
During theYom Kippur War of October 1973, the division fought in the defensive battles over the northern Golan, and afterwards broke deeper into Syrian territory. DuringOperation Litani, Israel's invasion of Lebanon in 1978, the division fought on the eastern front. During the1982 Lebanon War, it fought on the central front, proceeding along the coastal route toBeirut.
36th Division "Ga'ash/Rage"
1st Infantry Brigade "Golani"
6th Infantry Brigade "Etzioni" (Reserve)
7th Armored Brigade "Saar me-Golan/Storm from Golan"
188th Armored Brigade "Barak/Lightning"
282nd Artillery Brigade "Golan"
Division Logistic Group
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