Militaryבני בן ארי

Benny Ben Ari

Benny Ben Ari is an Israeli reserve brigadier general who serves as the IDF's Chief Reserve Officer and previously commanded the Negev Brigade.

born 1970IDF Chief Reserve OfficerCommanding the Negev BrigadeService in the Duvdevan Unit

Occupation: military officer
Rank: aluf mishne
Wars: South Lebanon conflict

Benny Ben Ari was born in 1970 in Israel

Benny Ben Ari was born in 1970 and grew up in Tirat Zvi.

He was drafted into the IDF in 1988 and volunteered for the Duvdevan Unit. He trained as a combat soldier and completed the infantry squad commanders course and the infantry officers course.

In the reserves he held command posts, including operations officer and commander of Battalion 8114 in the Negev Brigade, and took part in Operation Cast Lead. In 2011 he was promoted to colonel and named commander of the Negev Brigade. He led it during Operation Pillar of Defense and Operation Protective Edge and held the post until 2016.

He then became chief of staff of the Commando Brigade. On September 2, 2021 he was promoted to brigadier general and appointed Chief Reserve Officer. During the protests against the judicial reform, he spoke out against those who encouraged threats to stop volunteering for reserve duty.

Benny Ben Ari's life in 5 milestones

1970
Born in Israel.
1988
Drafted into the IDF and joined the Duvdevan Unit.
2011
Promoted to colonel and named Negev Brigade commander.
2016
Completed his term as Negev Brigade commander.
2021
Promoted to brigadier general and appointed Chief Reserve Officer.

Benny Ben Ari served in Duvdevan

He joined the Duvdevan Unit in 1988 and later commanded Battalion 8114 and the Negev Brigade in the reserves, taking part in Operations Cast Lead, Pillar of Defense and Protective Edge. In 2021 he became a brigadier general and Chief Reserve Officer.

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