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German Giltman

German Giltman is an Israeli reserve colonel who commanded the 278th Brigade and served as Israel's defense attaché to Russia.

born 1973Defense attaché to RussiaCommanding the 278th BrigadeBlocked 2025 promotion

Rank: aluf mishne

German Giltman was born in 1973 in Zaporizhzhia

Giltman was born in 1973 in Zaporizhzhia, then in Soviet Ukraine. He immigrated to Israel in 1990.

He studied at Reichman University in Herzliya. In 2004 he received a bachelor's degree in business administration and information technology.

He joined the Armored Corps and rose through command posts, including commander of Battalion 82 in the 7th Brigade and deputy commander of the 7th Brigade. He later commanded the 278th Brigade, which became the 14th Brigade in 2014. In 2017 he was named defense attaché to Russia.

In 2025 the chief of staff recommended him for promotion to brigadier general. Defense Minister Israel Katz blocked it, citing his role in the Brothers and Sisters in Arms protest against the judicial overhaul and claiming he had called for refusal to serve. Giltman denied this, withdrew his candidacy and stayed in the reserves.

Milestones in German Giltman's life

1973
Born in Zaporizhzhia.
1990
Immigrated to Israel.
2004
Graduated from Reichman University.
2014
His brigade was renumbered as the 14th Brigade.
2017
Became defense attaché to Russia.
2023
Spoke at a Brothers in Arms press conference.
2025
His promotion to brigadier general was blocked by the defense minister.

German Giltman served in the military

An Armored Corps officer, he commanded Battalion 82 and the 278th Brigade, then served as defense attaché to Russia from 2017. In the Swords of Iron war he served in the reserves as chief of staff of the 162nd Division.