IDF Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect, Dies at 92
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor and influential commander who shaped the Paratroopers Brigade's combat doctrine, died at 92. He fought in key battles including the Mitla Pass and the capture of Mount Hermon, and later served as president of the Military Court of Appeals. Nadel's life exemplified resilience and significant contribution to Israel's security.
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- Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor, died at 92.
- Nadel shaped the combat doctrine of the Paratroopers Brigade.
- He fought in the Mitla Pass and captured the Golan Heights.
- Nadel served as president of the Military Court of Appeals.
- He was a member of the Winograd Commission.
- Nadel arrived in Israel as an unaccompanied minor after losing his family in the Holocaust.
Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a decorated Israel Defense Forces officer who survived the Holocaust as a child and later shaped 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 minor and embarked on a distinguished military career spanning over three decades.
During his service, Nadel fought in the Mitla Pass battle during 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 Paratroopers' combat doctrine, 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 Israel's conduct during the Second Lebanon War.
Nadel's life story is one of resilience and courage, transforming from an orphan who lost everything in the Holocaust into a central figure in building the Paratroopers' strength and operational capabilities, and a significant contributor to Israel's security.
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