Kfir Brigade
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The 900th "Kfir" Brigade (Hebrew: חֲטִיבַת כְּפִיר, lit. "Lion Cub Brigade"),[1] is the youngest and largest infantry brigade of the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to the 99th "Flash" Infantry Division (Reserve) of Israel's Central Regional Command.
Quick Facts 900th "Kfir" Brigade, Active ...
900th "Kfir" Brigade | |
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Active | 2005–present |
Country | Israel |
Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Counter-terrorism urban warfare |
Size | Headquarters, 4 infantry battalions and a training battalion, one special forces battalion, one communications detachment |
Part of | 99th Infantry Division he |
Garrison/HQ | Kfir Training Base – Bach Kfir |
Nickname(s) | "Young Lions" |
Colors | Spotted beret, camouflage and white striped flag |
Engagements | Operation Hot Winter Operation Protective Edge |
Website | http://www.kfir-idf.org/ |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Sharon Altit |
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The brigade is currently deployed in the West Bank where its primary missions include counter-terror operations, apprehension of Palestinian militants, raids, patrols, manning checkpoints and regular security activities.[2][3] Before Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza, Kfir units were also stationed in the Gaza Strip.