Col. Ami Bitton has entered his position as the new Commanding Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, replacing Col. Yoav Brunner, who served in the position for two years and will soon begin academic studies. The change of command ceremony was held Tuesday at Camp Gur (“Beit Lid”), and was led by the Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Yehuda Fuchs, and the Commanding Officer of the 98th Fire Formation Division, BG Dan Goldfuss. Commanding Officer of the 98th Fire Formation Division, BG Dan Goldfuss said: "The Paratroopers Brigade influences the IDF as a whole. Outgoing Commanding Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, Col. Yoav Brunner said: "Over the past two years, I was with you in the various arenas - the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria and the northern border. Incoming Commanding Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, Col. Ami Bitton said: "I am honored and thrilled to take upon myself the command over the Paratroopers Brigade - where I began my service and evolved as a combat soldier and commander."

Source: Ethiopian News May 30, 2023 13:17 UTC