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The 162nd Division "Ha-Plada", also known as the Steel Formation (Hebrew: עֻצְבַּת הַפְּלָדָה, Utzbat HaPlada), is a division in the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to Southern Command.
| 162nd Ha-Plada Division | |
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162nd Division insignia
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| Active | 1971–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
| Branch | Armored Corps |
| Type | Armor |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Southern Command |
| Engagements | |
The division played a critical role in the 1973 Yom Kippur War in the Sinai, under Abraham Adan.
Although attached to the Central Command at the time, the 162nd Division participated in battles against Hezbollah, from July to August 2006, in the western sector of southern Lebanon and north of Bint Jbail. The division reached the strategic Litani River, that separates Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon from central Lebanon. The division participated in skirmishes with Hezbollah as late as September 27.[1]
162nd Division "HaPlada/Steel"
5th Infantry Brigade "HaSharon" (Reserve)
84th Infantry Brigade "Givati"
401st Armored Brigade "I'kvot haBarzel/Iron Trails"
933rd Infantry Brigade "Nahal"
215th Artillery Brigade "Amud HaEsh/Pillar of Fire"
Division Logistic Brigade
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