Avigdor Klein

Avigdor Klein was born in 1955

Avigdor Klein was born in Israel in 1955 and grew up in Kfar Kish.

He holds a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from the Technion. He graduated from the National Security College and earned a master's degree in political science and international relations from the University of Haifa.

He joined the IDF in 1973 and began in the pilot course, then moved to the Armored Corps after leaving it. He commanded a company in Operation Litani and was deputy commander of Battalion 71 in the First Lebanon War, later commanding the battalion. He went on to command the Harel Brigade, the 401st Brigade and the Kela David formation.

He served as the IDF representative at the US Army TRADOC command and as deputy commander of Division 162. From 1998 to 2001 he commanded the Judea Division, and from 2001 to 2004 he was Chief Armored Officer. His term covered the Second Intifada and the entry of the Merkava Mark 4 tank into service.

In 2008 he joined the Ahi party led by Effi Eitam. He sits on the advisory board of the Habithonistim movement.