Oz Brigade
| 89th Brigade "Oz" | |
|---|---|
89th brigade patch | |
| Active | 2015–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Role | Commando |
| Part of | Central Command 98th Division |
| Nickname(s) | Commando brigade |
| Motto(s) | "Thy hand shall be on the neck of thine enemies" (Genesis 49:8) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Omer Cohen |
The 89th Brigade "Oz" ("Courage" in Hebrew) is a special forces brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It was established in December 2015. The new brigade, dubbed the Commando Brigade, is composed solely of infantry special-operations units removed from their previous chain of command structures to create a new tactical formation. Commanded by Colonel Omer Cohen, the brigade operates as part of the 98th Division.