 | This article needs to be updated. (November 2015) |
| Northern Command | |
|---|---|
| פִּקּוּד צָפוֹן | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:PazanLogo.svg) Patzan logo, depicting a Persian fallow deer | |
| Active | 1948–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Part of |  Israel Defense Forces |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Aluf Ori Gordin |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Flag_of_IDF_Northern_Command.svg) |
The Northern Command (Hebrew: פִּקּוּד צָפוֹן, Pikud Tzafon, often abbreviated to Patzan) is a regional command in the Israel Defense Forces. The command, whose main headquarters is in Safed, is responsible for all the units located between Hermon and Netanya. The mission of the Northern Command is to protect Israel's northern borders with Syria and Lebanon.