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Omer Cohen

Omer Cohen is an IDF officer with the rank of brigadier general who serves as Chief Infantry and Paratroopers Officer.

born 1982Chief Infantry and Paratroopers OfficerCommanding the Duvdevan UnitCommando Brigade in Swords of Iron

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Omer Cohen was born in 1982 in Zichron Yaakov

Omer Cohen was born in 1982 in Zichron Yaakov, the son of Avi and Aliza. He grew up in the town.

He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Haifa and a master's in business administration from Ono Academic College. He is also a graduate of the National Security College.

He joined the IDF in 2001 and volunteered for the Paratroopers, serving in the 101st Battalion. He fought in the Second Intifada and the Second Lebanon War, then held posts including company commander and head of the bureau of the head of the Operations Directorate. He later commanded the Nahshon Battalion, the Duvdevan Unit, the Bar'am Formation and the Commando Brigade, which he led in the Swords of Iron War in Gaza and Lebanon.

In September 2025 he became Chief Infantry and Paratroopers Officer, replacing Brigadier General Eran Oliel. In July 2026 it was announced that he would become commander of the 91st Division. He is married and has 3 children.

Omer Cohen's life in 7 milestones

1982
Born in Zichron Yaakov.
2001
Joined the IDF and volunteered for the Paratroopers.
2016
Took command of the Nahshon Battalion.
2020
Appointed commander of the Bar'am Formation.
2023
Became commander of the Commando Brigade.
2025
Became Chief Infantry and Paratroopers Officer as a brigadier general.
2026
Announced as the next commander of the 91st Division.

Omer Cohen served in Duvdevan

Cohen has served in the IDF since 2001, starting in the Paratroopers, and commanded the Nahshon Battalion, the Duvdevan Unit, the Bar'am Formation and the Commando Brigade. He fought in the Second Intifada, the Second Lebanon War and the Swords of Iron War, and holds the rank of brigadier general.

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