Two Atzam Yeshiva Graduates Appointed Brigade Commanders in IDF
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Two graduates of the Atzam preparatory academy, Yair Attias and Yoni Dahan, have been appointed as brigade commanders in the IDF. Attias will lead the Northern Brigade in Gaza, while Dahan will command the Ephraim Brigade. The head of Atzam institutions, Rabbi Rafi Peretz, praised their advancement and highlighted their bravery during recent conflicts. The appointments reflect the significant contributions of the academy's alumni to the military and other sectors.
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- Yair Attias appointed commander of the Northern Brigade in Gaza.
- Yoni Dahan appointed commander of the Ephraim Brigade.
- Both Attias and Dahan are graduates of the Atzam preparatory academy.
- Rabbi Rafi Peretz, head of Atzam, expressed pride in the appointments.
- Attias is credited with saving the life of fellow alumnus Moshe Pessel.
Two graduates of the Atzam preparatory academy have been appointed to senior command roles in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as part of a recent wave of appointments. Yair Attias, formerly deputy commander of the Givati Brigade, has been appointed commander of the Northern Brigade in the Gaza Strip. Yoni Dahan has been appointed commander of the Ephraim Brigade. Rabbi Rafi Peretz, head of the Atzam institutions, expressed pride in the graduates' advancement, acknowledging both their successes and the sorrow over fallen alumni. He highlighted the bravery and determination shown by many of their students during the recent conflict, with several progressing to brigade command. Peretz described Attias and Dahan as "wonderful, humble, quiet, and stable" individuals deeply connected to the academy's values. He recounted Dahan's challenging transition to battalion command during active fighting and Attias's leadership in significant operational activities with the Givati Brigade. Peretz also shared a personal story about Attias saving the life of Moshe Pessel, a fellow Atzam alumnus and former commander of the Egoz unit, who was critically wounded. Attias, who is Pessel's brother-in-law, rescued him from under bushes in Kibbutz Kissufim, ensuring he received timely medical attention. Additionally, Rabbi Peretz commended Lt. Col. L, another alumnus, on his appointment as commander of the elite Shaldag unit, praising his quiet and dedicated service. Peretz emphasized that the contributions of Atzam graduates extend beyond military roles into educational, religious, and public spheres, underscoring their commitment to the Jewish people.
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