New Nahal Brigade Commander Takes Helm After Predecessor's Death
Translated & summarized from IDF Spokesperson by baba
Brigade Commander Yair Zuckerman took command of the Nahal Brigade on October 7th after his friend, Colonel Yonatan Steinberg, was killed. Zuckerman was on leave but immediately responded to the events in the Gaza border region. He received news of Steinberg's death en route to Kfar Aza and assumed command. The article discusses his experience and lessons learned from Steinberg.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Yair Zuckerman became Nahal Brigade commander on October 7th after Yonatan Steinberg's death.
- Zuckerman was on leave but responded immediately to the Gaza border events.
- He learned of Steinberg's death while traveling to Kfar Aza.
- Zuckerman reflects on lessons learned from his fallen friend.
Brigade Commander Yair Zuckerman assumed command of the Nahal Brigade on October 7th, the same day he learned of the death of his friend and predecessor, Colonel Yonatan Steinberg. Zuckerman, who was on leave between assignments at his home on the morning of October 7th, immediately responded to the unfolding events in the Gaza border region. While en route to Kfar Aza, he received the news of Steinberg's death and took over command of the brigade. The article reflects on that day and the lessons Zuckerman learned from Steinberg, which he carries with him.