Native name מיקי אדלשטיין Name Mickey Edelstein Allegiance Israel | Years of service 1986–present Unit Shaldag Unit Rank Tat Aluf | |
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Battles/wars South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)
First Intifada
Second Intifada
2006 Lebanon War
Operation Cast Lead
Operation Pillar of Defense
Operation Protective Edge Battles and wars South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000) | ||
Service/branch Israel Defense Forces | ||
Mickey Edelstein (born 1967) is a Brigadier-General in the Israeli Defense Forces, and Commander of the Gaza Division.
Military service
Edelstein was the commander of Duvdevan Unit, an elite special forces unit within the Israel Defense Forces, commanded the Nahal Brigade May 2006 to May 2008, including during the Second Lebanon War, and served as Chief Paratroopers Officer.
He was appointed Commander of the Gaza Division in November 2012, responsible for Israel's border with Gaza, replacing General Yossi Bachar. He was the primary commander of the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip during the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict.
References
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