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IDF Division 162's Initial Response on October 7th Revealed
Division 162, the IDF's largest armored division, was deployed south and engaged in combat in the Gaza envelope on October 7th. Division commander Itzik Cohen had noted prior intelligence indicating unusual activity in Gaza.
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What happened
- 01Division 162 was deployed to the Gaza envelope and engaged in combat on October 7th.
- 02Division commander Itzik Cohen had identified unusual activity in Gaza prior to the attack.
- 03Col. Yahnonatan Steinberg, commander of the Nahal Brigade, was killed in action during the initial hours.
- 04Division 162 was the first IDF division to enter the Gaza Strip on October 7th.
- 05The division later participated in the ground maneuver in Gaza, commanding 13 brigade combat teams at its peak.
During the initial hours, the division's forces moved towards Gaza, and the commander of the Nahal Brigade, Yahnonatan Steinberg, was killed in action. Division 162 later entered the Gaza Strip and participated in the ground maneuver, eventually commanding up to 13 brigade combat teams.
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