The 431st "Menasha" Territorial Brigade (also known as the Jenin Brigade) is a Territorial Brigade in the Israel Defense Forces whose role is to control law and order in the Jenin and Tulkarm sectors and to prevent terrorist attacks. The brigade is under the command of the Judea and Samaria Division.
The name and emblem The brigade is named after the tribe of Menashe which according to the bible was settled in the same area as the brigade.
The Brigade's emblem is built out of 4 pieces: Blue and white lines, symbolizing the flag of Israel, the Gilboa mountain, A wall that symbolizes the West Bank separation barrier and the lion that represents the Central Command.
Headquarters The Headquarters of the unit is located in a military camp near Ein Shemer.
Organization and purpose Unlike the other territorial divisions in the West Bank, the Menasha Division is not responsible for just one central Palestinian district, but for two: Jenin and Tulkarm.
Notable commanders NamePeriod of serviceNotesYoav Gallant1993–1994Later served as commander of Southern Command and Minister of DefenseHerzi Halevi2005–2007Later served as Chief of the General StaffGhassan Alian2011–2013Later served as commander of COGATHezi Nehama2015–2017Later served as commander of Alexandroni BrigadeYair Pali2019–2021Arik Moyal2021–2023Ayub KayufAugust 2023 - The current commander of the brigade
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