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Yaron Finkelman
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Yaron Finkelman is a former Israeli major general who commanded the Southern Command of the Israel Defense Forces. Enlisting in the IDF in 1993, he previously commanded the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Battalion, the Givati Brigade, and the Fire Formation. He later served as the head of the Operations Division at the Operations Directorate. Appointed commander of the Southern Command in July 2023, he led operations in the Gaza Strip until resigning in March 2025 over Southern Command failures during the October 7 attacks.
In the news: Was reported to have ordered increased alertness for Iron Dome batteries near the Gaza border on the night of October 7 after intelligence information was received.
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