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Emanuel Sakel
Israeli general (born 1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emanuel Sakel (Hebrew: עמנואל סקל; born 1940) is a retired Israeli general who held several prominent posts including command of the 252 Sinai Brigade, and the IDF GOC Army Headquarters. For his actions in the Yom Kippur War he received the Medal of Courage. After his military career, he became the CEO of the Trans-Israel pipeline.
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Born | 10 August 1940 (1940-08-10) (age 83) Beit Yosef, Land of Israel |
Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
Years of service | 1958–1994 |
Rank | Aluf |
Commands held | Commander of the 52 Battalion, Commander of the 252 Sinai Brigade, Commander GOC Army Headquarters |
Battles/wars | Six-Day War War of Attrition Yom Kippur War 1982 Lebanon War First Intifada |
Awards | Medal of Courage |
Other work | Director of the Trans-Israel pipeline |
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