252nd Division (Israel)

252nd "Sinai" Division
עוצבת סיני
252nd Division insignia, depicting a fox similar to that of the Southern Commands logo
Founded1968–present
Country Israel
Branch Israeli Ground Forces
SizeDivision
Part ofSouthern Command
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Tat Aluf Moran Omer

The 252nd "Sinai" Division (Hebrew: עוצבת סיני) is an Israel Defense Forces reserve division under the Southern Command. Formed in 1968, it was the first permanent division in the IDF. As of November 2023, it is commanded by Brigadier General Moran Omer.[1]

  1. ^ Fabian, Emanuel. "IDF says its entire 252nd Reserve Division is operating inside Gaza". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 14 November 2023.