Former Paratroopers Commander Haim Nadel Dies at 92
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a former commander of the Paratroopers Brigade and President of the Military Court of Appeals, died at age 92. The IDF's Chief of Staff and General Staff Forum mourned his passing. Nadel held numerous command positions throughout his military career, including leading the reserve and active-duty Paratroopers Brigades. He will be laid to rest with military honors on Friday.
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- Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, former Paratroopers commander, died at 92.
- Nadel also served as President of the Military Court of Appeals.
- Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and the IDF General Staff mourned his death.
- He commanded both reserve and active-duty Paratroopers Brigades.
- His funeral will be held with military honors on Friday at Kiryat Shaul cemetery.
Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a veteran commander of the Paratroopers Brigade and former President of the Military Court of Appeals, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. The IDF stated that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the General Staff Forum, and IDF soldiers are mourning his death.
Nadel had a distinguished military career, serving in numerous command and combat roles. Before his final position as President of the Military Court of Appeals, he commanded the 'Ha'Mapatz' formation, the reserve Paratroopers Brigade, and the active-duty Paratroopers Brigade. He was born in 1933 and enlisted in the Nahal Brigade in 1952.
Throughout his service, Nadel held positions including Operations Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, commander of the 50th Battalion, head of the Operations Branch at the General Staff, and head of the Southern Command staff. He was a graduate of the National Security College.
Nadel is survived by his wife and three children. His funeral will be held with military honors on Friday at 11:30 AM at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul.
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