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General Officer Commanding Army Headquarters | |
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Founded | 1998 |
Country | Israel |
Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
Size | 126,000 active[1] 400,000 reserve[1] |
Nickname(s) | Mazi |
Engagements | South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000) First Intifada (1987–1993) Second Intifada (2000–2005) Second Lebanon War (2006) Operation Cast Lead (2008–2009) Pillar of Defense (2012) Protective Edge (2014) |
Commanders | |
Major General | Tamir Yadai[2] |
The GOC Army Headquarters (Hebrew: מפקדת זרוע היבשה, Mifkedet Zro'a HaYabasha, abbreviated Mazi), is a multi-corps command headquarters of the Ground Forces of the Israel Defense Forces. The current size of the Israeli Ground Forces is estimated at 126,000 active soldiers and 400,000 soldiers in reserve.[1]