Col. A., recipient of the Chief of Staff Citation for Operation Protective Edge, assumes command of the Bar'am Brigade: "Whatever happens, we will win"
Colonel A. assumed command of Brigade 300, after years of combat command - and in the shadow of an extraordinary operational record from Operation "Protective Edge." During the battle in Rafah in which Bnei Sharel…
Assessment
The appointment of Colonel A. as commander of Brigade 300 carries symbolic weight, given his history of volunteering into a terror tunnel during Operation Protective Edge after contact was lost with soldiers. His entry into the role signals the IDF's emphasis on battlefield experience and personal sacrifice in leadership. The reference to the Rafah battle where Hadar Goldin was killed and soldiers fell underscores the ongoing resonance of that operation. This move may also reflect an effort to reinforce morale and combat readiness amid current security challenges.