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Brig. Gen. Elad Tzuri Appointed Commander of IDF's 99th Brigade After Lebanon War Valor

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 16, 2026

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Brigadier General Elad Tzuri, a decorated tank commander wounded in the Second Lebanon War, has taken command of the IDF's 99th Brigade. The ceremony was held in Netiv HaAsara with Central Command Chief MG Avi Blot presiding. Tzuri succeeds Brig. Gen. Yoav Broner, who led the brigade through recent Gaza operations and will now head the Command and Staff Course.

01Brig. Gen. Elad Tzuri appointed commander of IDF's 99th Brigade, replacing Brig. Gen. Yoav Broner.
02Change of command ceremony held at Netiv HaAsara, led by Central Command Chief MG Avi Blot.
03Broner praised for operationalizing the brigade during Gaza conflict and will lead Command and Staff Course.
04Tzuri is a decorated veteran wounded in Second Lebanon War, awarded a citation by Gadi Eisenkot.
05Tzuri emphasized ongoing war efforts and responsibility, highlighting regional settlement importance.
06Broner stressed brigade's volunteer spirit and the need to remain prepared and victorious.

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