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41 officers completed the prestigious course — one was missing on the parade ground
After a long and grueling path, the first class of the special "Erez" program for training high-quality commanders for the Ground Forces concluded last Thursday. Among its graduates, Second Lieutenant Itay Yavetz, who fell in the battles in Rafah in October 2025, was sorely missed. The program commander: "I am full of pride and hope."
41 New IDF Ground Forces Commanders Receive 'Erez' Wings
The first class of the Erez program has completed three years of training, including a commando course, academic studies, and operational experience. The 41 graduates received their Erez wings and will now proceed to officer training for ground units.
Eyal Zamir has already heard: one of the next IDF Chiefs of Staff will come from this room
Brigadier General (res.) Yuval Bezek elaborated during an interview on 103FM regarding the unique "Erez" program he heads: "We accompany the officers throughout their professional path out of shared responsibility."