Yoel Strick
Israeli General (b. 1966)
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Yoel Strick (Hebrew: יואל סטריק; born 1966) is an Israeli Major General (Aluf) in the IDF reserves and formerly commanded the Ground Forces Command.
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| Native name | יואל סטריק |
| Born | 1966 (age 59–60) Dimona, Israel |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Branch | Israel Defense Forces |
| Service years | 1985–2021 |
| Rank |  Aluf (Major General) |
| Unit | Givati Brigade |
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Military service
Strick began his military service in the Israel Defense Forces in 1985, as a cadet in the Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight School. He did not complete his pilot training, and transferred to the Paratroopers Brigade. He served as a soldier and a squad leader. He became an infantry officer after completing Officer Candidate School and return to the Paratroopers Brigade as a platoon leader. Afterwards, he transferred to Givati Brigade, and served as a company commander. During his career Strick led the Brigade's Anti-tank company in counter-guerrilla operations in South Lebanon. Afterwards, he commanded a battalion in Givati, the Battalion of the IDF Infantry Officers' School, the 5th Infantry Brigade, and the Regional Brigade in the Gaza division counter-terror operations in the Second Intifada.[1]
In 2005, he was given command of the Givati Brigade,[2] and he led its forces during 2006 Lebanon War. Afterwards, he commanded the 80th Division, 91st Division[3] and the Operations Division of the IDF's Operations Directorate.[4] In 2015 he was appointed head of the Home Front Command.[5] In 2017 Strick was appointed head of the Northern Command, and commanded Operation Northern Shield.[6] In 2019, Strick was appointed as commander of the Ground Forces Command, replacing Kobi Barak.[7]
External links
- Ben-Yishai, Ron (April 18, 2019). "Israel will win any conflict against enemies to the north, says departing IDF commander". Ynetnews. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
