Yaron Finkelman

Yaron Finkelman
Finkelman in 2023
Native name	ירון פינקלמן
Born	(1975-04-25) April 25, 1975 (age 49) Ra'anana, Israel
Allegiance	Israel
Service / branch	Israel Defense Forces
Years of service	1993–present
Rank	Major general
Unit	Paratroopers Brigade
Commands	35th paratroopers Brigade's Reconnaissance battalion, reserve Paratrooper Brigade, Regional Brigade in the Gaza Division, Givati Brigade, 98th Paratroopers Division
Battles / wars	Security Zone in Lebanon Campaign First Intifada Second Intifada Operation Defensive Shield Second Lebanon War Operation Cast Lead Operation Pillar of Defense Operation Protective Edge Operation Swords of Iron

Yaron Finkelman (Hebrew: ירון פינקלמן; born April 25, 1975) is an Israeli major general who commands the Southern Command of the Israel Defense Forces. Previously, he served as the head of the Operations Division at the Operations Directorate, Commander of the Fire Formation, Commander of the Givati Brigade, Commander of the Northern Brigade in the Gaza Strip, Commander of the Half Fire Formation, and Commander of the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Battalion.

Three months after assuming the role of Major General, the 7 October attacks occurred, marking the beginning of Operation Iron Swords. Since then, Finkelman has commanded the battle in the Gaza Strip against Hamas and their allies.