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First Female Gaza Battalion Commander Leads New Home Front Brigade

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Elisha Ben Kimon

First reported by Ynet · Sep 2, 2026

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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In this story
People
OrganizationsHome Front Command, Shahar Battalion
PlacesGaza Strip, Ofakim, Orim Base

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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YnetnewsCenter · EnglishSep 2, 2026
First Female Gaza Battalion Commander Leads New Home Front Brigade
YnetCenter · HebrewSep 2, 2026
First Female Battalion Commander in Gaza Appointed to Home Front Command Role

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