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Jonathan Steinberg

Yonatan Steinberg was an Israeli army officer with the rank of colonel who commanded the Nahal Brigade and was killed on 7 October 2023.

1980 to 2023Commanding the Nahal BrigadeCommanding the Binyamin BrigadeDeath in the October 7 attack

Died: 7 October 2023, Kerem Shalom
Occupation: military officer
Education: Horev Yeshiva high school, Yeshivat Ma’ale Eliyahu, Michlalah Jerusalem College
Rank: aluf mishne
Wars: Second Intifada, Operation Defensive Shield, 2006 Lebanon War, Gaza War (2008–2009)

Jonathan Steinberg was born in 1980 in Jerusalem

Steinberg was born in Jerusalem in 1980 and grew up in Givat Ze'ev. He studied at the Horev yeshiva high school in Jerusalem and at the Ma'ale Eliyahu yeshiva in Tel Aviv. He later earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in political science.

He joined the IDF in 2000 and served in Battalion 931 of the Nahal Brigade. After officer training he led a platoon in the Second Intifada, and later commanded a company and served as deputy battalion commander. From 2015 he commanded Battalion 931.

In 2019 he became a colonel and commander of the Binyamin Brigade. He then studied at the National Security College and led the Center for Tactical Training. In May 2023 he took command of the Nahal Brigade.

On 7 October 2023 he left his home to join his soldiers and was killed fighting Hamas militants near Magen Junction. He was buried on Mount Herzl. He lived in Shomria with his wife and six children.

Jonathan Steinberg's life in 7 milestones

1980
Born in Jerusalem.
2000
Enlisted in the IDF and joined Battalion 931.
2015
Became commander of Battalion 931.
2019
Became commander of the Binyamin Brigade.
2023
Took command of the Nahal Brigade.
2023
Killed in battle near Magen Junction.
2025
A neighborhood in Arad was named after him.

Jonathan Steinberg served in Nahal Brigade

Steinberg served in the IDF from 2000, rising from platoon leader in the Nahal Brigade to colonel and Nahal Brigade commander. He fought in the Second Intifada and was killed on 7 October 2023.

Nahal Brigade