Israel 252Nd Division
The 252nd Sinai Division (Hebrew: עוצבת סיני) is an Israel Defense Forces reserve division under the Southern Command.
Formed in 1968, it was the first permanent division in the IDF. As of November 2023, it is commanded by Brigadier General Moran Omer.
| 252nd "Sinai" Division | |
|---|---|
| עוצבת סיני | |
 252nd Division insignia, depicting a fox similar to that of the Southern Commands logo | |
| Founded | 1968–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Ground Forces |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Southern Command |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Tat Aluf Moran Omer |
History
The unit was created in 1968 in an effort to unify Israeli armoured forces in the Sinai, taking an active part in the War of Attrition. It later took an active part in the Yom Kippur War. During the First Lebanon War, it operated on the eastern wing of the Israeli forces pushing into Lebanon. In the 21st century, the division has been charged with securing the border with Egypt.
The unit played an active role in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. The Israel Defense Forces said that "the 252nd Division has killed hundreds of Hamas operatives, including senior members, in Beit Hanoun and Jabaliya."
Division organization 2023
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252nd Division "Sinai" (Reserve) 
10th Armored Brigade "Harel" (Reserve) - 383rd Armored Battalion
- 429th Armored Battalion
- 7007th Armored Battalion
- 924th Combat Engineering Battalion
- 5358th Reconnaissance Company
- Logistics Battalion
- Signals Battalion
12th Infantry Brigade "Negev" (Reserve) - 8114th Infantry Battalion
- 9208th Infantry Battalion
- 9217th Infantry Battalion
- 6863rd Patrol Battalion
- Logistics Battalion
- Signals Battalion
14th Armored Brigade "Machatz" (Reserve) - 79th Armored Battalion
- 184th Armored Battalion
- 8114th Armored Battalion
- Combat Engineer Battalion
- 5440th Reconnaissance Company
- Logistics Battalion
- Signals Battalion
16th Infantry Brigade "Jerusalem" (Reserve) - 7007th Infantry Battalion
- 8119th Infantry Battalion
- 9207th Infantry Battalion
- 6310th Patrol Battalion
- Combat Engineer Battalion
- Logistics Battalion
454th Artillery Brigade "Tabor/Fire Flame" (Reserve) 
Division Logistics Brigade
Division Signals Battalion
References
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