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Yitzhak Gershon
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Major General (Res.) Yitzhak Gershon has more than 32 years of distinguished military experience. Gen. Gershon commanded top combat units in the Israel Defense Forces, with much of his service on the front lines in Lebanon and Judea/Samaria. Gen. Gershon coordinated numerous special operations during the first Lebanon War and the “Defensive Shield” operation during the second Intifada, and led the Home Front Command in the second Lebanon war.
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Native name | יצחק גרשון |
Nickname(s) | Jerry |
Born | Israel |
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Service/ | Israel Defense Forces |
Years of service | 1977-2008 |
Rank | Aluf (Major General) |
Unit | Paratroopers Brigade |
Commands | 202 "Tsefa" (Viper) paratroop battalion, Regional Brigade in South Lebanon, 55th Paratroopers Brigade, Paratroopers Brigade, 98th Paratroopers Division, Judea and Samaria Division, Home Front Command |
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