146th Division (Israel)

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146th Division "Ha-Mapatz"
עוצבת המפץ
File:Logo-ugda-146.png
Division symbol
Active1954–present
CountryFile:Flag of Israel.svg Israel
BranchFile:Flag of the Israeli Army (Land Arm) Gray.svg Israeli Ground Forces
TypeReserve armored division
SizeDivision
Part ofNorthern Command
Garrison/HQHavat HaShomer Camp
NicknameHa-Mapatz (המפץ)
ColorsGreen and Yellow
EngagementsSix-Day War
Yom Kippur (1973)
First Lebanon War
Israeli disengagement plan
Second Lebanon War
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon
Commanders
Current
commander
Beni Aharon
Notable
commanders
Ariel Sharon

The 146th Division "Ha-Mapatz" (Hebrew: עוצבת המפץ), literally "Bang" Division, is a reserve Division of the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to Northern Command.

History

Formed in 1954, it fought in the Suez Crisis and Six-Day War as the 38th Division. In the latter conflict, the division was led by Major General Ariel Sharon. During the Yom Kippur War, the division fought in the battles of the northern Golan under Major General Moshe Peled. It was known as 319th division from after the Yom Kipur War to September 2020 when it received its old number.[1]

Division organization 2025

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146th Division "Ha-Mapatz" organization as of October 2025

See also

References

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