Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor who shaped the Paratroopers Brigade's combat doctrine, died at 92. He fought in key battles, including the Yom Kippur War's capture of Mount Hermon, and later headed the Military Court of Appeals. Nadel also served on the Winograd Commission investigating the Second Lebanon War.
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- Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor and architect of the Paratroopers' combat doctrine, died at 92.
- Nadel lost his entire family in the Holocaust and arrived in Israel as an unaccompanied child.
- He fought in the Mitla Pass, participated in the Beirut Airport raid, and commanded the Paratroopers' capture of Mount Hermon.
- Nadel developed the combat doctrine for the Paratroopers Brigade over 33 years of service.
- He later served as president of the Military Court of Appeals and on the Winograd Commission.
- Nadel was a decorated commander and a significant figure in the IDF's development.
Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a decorated Israeli military leader who survived the Holocaust as a child and went on to shape the Paratroopers Brigade's combat doctrine, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. Nadel, who lost his entire family in the Holocaust, arrived in Israel as an unaccompanied child and embarked on a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
During his service, Nadel fought in the Mitla Pass battle in Operation Kadesh, earning a commendation for bravery. He later assisted Rafa'el Eitan in a raid on Beirut Airport and commanded the Paratroopers Brigade during the capture of the Syrian Golan Heights in the Yom Kippur War. Nadel was instrumental in developing the combat doctrine for the Paratroopers, becoming one of its most prominent and respected commanders.
Following his combat roles, Nadel served as president of the Military Court of Appeals, where he acquitted Yitzhak Mordechai in the Bus 300 affair. He also served on the Winograd Commission, which investigated the political and military conduct during the Second Lebanon War.
Nadel's life story is one of resilience and courage, transforming from an orphan of the Holocaust into a pivotal figure in the IDF and a key architect of the Paratroopers' operational capabilities. His contribution to the development and strength of the elite unit was significant.
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