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First Female Gaza Battalion Commander Leads New Home Front Brigade
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By Elisha Ben Kimon
First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Lieutenant Colonel Yarden Shukrun, previously the first female battalion commander in Gaza, has been appointed to command the new 'Arbel' Brigade in the Home Front Command, which will focus on training. She fought on October 7.
- 01Lt. Col. Yarden Shukrun appointed commander of new Home Front Command 'Arbel' Brigade.
- 02Shukrun was the first female battalion commander in Gaza.
- 03The 'Arbel' Brigade will train and instruct Home Front commanders.
- 04Shukrun previously commanded the Home Front Professions School and Shahar Battalion.
- 05She participated in combat on October 7 in Ofakim and Orim Base.
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