210th Division (Israel)

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210th "Bashan" Division
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The 210th "Bashan" Division patch
Active1973 – present
CountryFlag of Israel.svg  Israel
BranchFlag of the Israeli Army (Land Arm) Gray.svg  Israeli Ground Forces
TypeCombine Arms
Size Division
Part of Northern Command
Garrison/HQ Camp Yitzhak
Nickname(s)The Bashan Division
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Dan Laner
Avigdor Kahalani
Gabi Ashkenazi
Gadi Eizenkot

The 210th Division "Bashan" is a territorial division in the Israel Defense Forces' Northern Command, responsible for the front with Syria. The division was formed after the 366th Division "Netiv Ha-Esh/Path of Fire" of Southern Command was disbanded.

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210th Division "Bashan" organization 2024

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