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| עוצבת סיני | |
252nd Division insignia, depicting a fox similar to that of the Southern Commands logo
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| Founded | 1968–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Ground Forces |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Southern Command |
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| 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]
The unit was created in 1968 in an effort to unify Israeli armoured forces in the Sinai, taking an active part in the War of Attrition. It later took an active part in the Yom Kippur War.[2] During the First Lebanon War, it operated on the eastern wing of the Israeli forces pushing into Lebanon.[3] In the 21st century, the division has been charged with securing the border with Egypt.
The unit played an active role in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. The Israel Defense Forces said that "the 252nd Division has killed hundreds of Hamas operatives, including senior members, in Beit Hanoun and Jabaliya."
252nd Division "Sinai" (Reserve)
10th Armored Brigade "Harel" (Reserve)
12th Infantry Brigade "Negev" (Reserve)
14th Armored Brigade "Machatz" (Reserve)
16th Infantry Brigade "Jerusalem" (Reserve)
454th Artillery Brigade "Tabor/Fire Flame" (Reserve)
Division Logistic Brigade
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