Menashe Territorial Brigade
IDF Military Brigade
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The 431st "Menasha" Territorial Brigade (also known as the Jenin Brigade) is a Territorial Brigade in the Israel Defense Forces whose role is to control law and order in the Jenin and Tulkarm sectors and to prevent terrorist attacks. The brigade is under the command of the Judea and Samaria Division.[1]
| Menashe Territorial Brigade | |
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| חטיבת מנשה | |
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| Active | 1987-present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Allegiance |  Israel Defense Forces |
| Role | Territorial Brigade |
| Part of |  Judea and Samaria Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Jenin Area |
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The name and emblem
The brigade is named after the tribe of Menashe which according to the bible was settled in the same area as the brigade.[2]
The Brigade's emblem is built out of 4 pieces: Blue and white lines, symbolizing the flag of Israel, the Gilboa mountain, A wall that symbolizes the West Bank separation barrier and the lion that represents the Central Command.[1]
Headquarters
The Headquarters of the unit is located in a military camp near Ein Shemer.[3]
Organization and purpose
Unlike the other territorial divisions in the West Bank, the Menasha Division is not responsible for just one central Palestinian district, but for two: Jenin and Tulkarm.[1]
Notable commanders
| Name | Period of service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yoav Gallant[4] | 1993–1994 | Later served as commander of Southern Command and Minister of Defense |
| Herzi Halevi | 2005–2007 | Later served as Chief of the General Staff |
| Ghassan Alian | 2011–2013 | Later served as commander of COGAT |
| Hezi Nehama[5] | 2015–2017 | Later served as commander of Alexandroni Brigade |
| Yair Pali[3][better source needed] | 2019–2021 | |
| Arik Moyal[3][better source needed] | 2021–2023 | |
| Ayub Kayuf[6] | August 2023 - | The current commander of the brigade |