Israeli Central Command
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The Israeli Central Command (Hebrew: פיקוד מרכז), often abbreviated to Pakmaz (פקמ"ז), is a regional command of the Israel Defense Forces. It is responsible for the units and brigades located in the West Bank (under the West Bank Division), Jerusalem, the Sharon, Gush Dan, and the Shephelah.
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[edit] History
During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Central Command was in-charge of the war efforts against Jordan, particularly on the road to Jerusalem, occupying the "Small Triangle" (east Sharon), Lod, and Ramla. During the Six-Day War, the Command led the occupation of the West Bank from Jordan. As of the First Intifada, the Command primarily engages in security and counter-terrorism activities, as well as more conventional military measures, in the West Bank.
[edit] Units
The Central Command headquarters is located at the Neve Yaakov neighborhood in Jerusalem. It is currently headed by Aluf Yair Nave.
[edit] Divisions
- The West Bank Division (regional)
- The 162nd Division (regular)
[edit] Brigades
- The Esh Formation
- The Paratroopers Brigade
- The Nahal Brigade
- The 900 Brigade
- The Ikvot Habarzel Brigade
[edit] Battalions
- The 601st Enginnering Battalion
- The Nitsan Field Intelligence Battalion
[edit] Special units
- Sayeret Haruv
- Sayeret Duvdevan
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