Israeli Central Command
The Israeli Central Command ( Hebrew פיקוד מרקז, often abbreviated to Pakmaz , Hebrew פקמ"ז), as the territorial command authority of the Israel Defense Forces, is responsible, among other things, for the occupied territories of the West Bank . It is currently commanded by Major General ( Aluf ) Tamir Jadaj .
history
During the War of Independence , the Central Command was responsible for the fight against Jordan and around Jerusalem . During the 1967 Six Day War , the command carried out the occupation of the West Bank. During the First Intifada , the unit was mainly entrusted with security and counter-terrorism tasks.
Subordinate associations
The headquarters of the Central Command is in Newe Yaakov, northeast of Jerusalem . The current commander is Aluf (Major General) Tamir Jadaj.
- Corps HQ (to lead Reserve Div. In case of war)
- 162nd "ha-Plada" Armored Division (Regular)
- 401. “I'kvot ha-Barzel” tank brigade
- 933. Nahal Infantry Brigade
- 900th “ Kfir ” Infantry Brigade (the units of the brigade are assigned to the regional brigades of the West Bank Division)
- 98th “Ha-Esh” Paratrooper Division (Reserve)
- 35th Paratrooper Brigade Flying Snake (Regular)
- 226th “Ha-Nescher ha-Shahor” Paratrooper Brigade (reserve)
- 551st “Hetzei ha-Esch” paratrooper brigade (reserve)
- 623. “Hod ha-Hanit” Paratrooper Brigade (reserve)
- 646th “Schualey Merom” Paratrooper Brigade (reserve)
- West Bank Division (Territorial)
- 7 regional brigades
- Jechidat Duvdevan (Counter Terrorism Special Forces)
- 2 × reserve armored divisions
- Central Command Logistics Regiment
- Central Command Telecommunications Battalion
- Engineer & Construction Battalion
- “Nitzan” Field Reconnaissance Battalion (special unit of the Aman military intelligence service )
- “Erez” military police battalion
- “Ta'oz” Military Police Battalion
