Yoel Strick (Hebrew: יואל סטריק; born 1966) an Israeli Major General (Aluf) in the IDF reserves and formerly commanded the Ground Forces Command.
Yoel Strick | |
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Native name | יואל סטריק |
Born | 1966 Dimona, Israel |
Allegiance | Israel |
Service/ | Israel Defense Forces |
Years of service | 1985–2021 |
Rank | Aluf (Major General) |
Unit | Givati Brigade |
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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]