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Two Shaldag Veterans to Command IDF Infantry Brigades
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By Yossi Yehoshua
First reported by Ynet · 22 hours ago
What happened
Two officers, Bar Bashan and Ayoub Kayuf, who served together in the elite Shaldag special operations unit, have been appointed to command two of the IDF's major infantry brigades, Golani and Givati respectively. This move highlights the unit's success in developing commanders for broader military leadership roles.
- 01Two Shaldag veterans, Bar Bashan and Ayoub Kayuf, will command Golani and Givati Brigades.
- 02Bashan and Kayuf served together in the elite Shaldag special operations unit.
- 03Shaldag has played a significant role in recent IDF operations, including in Gaza and Syria.
- 04The unit has suffered 14 casualties since October 7th.
- 05Their appointments reflect Shaldag's success in developing commanders for senior IDF leadership.
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