Menashe Territorial Brigade


The 431st "Menasha" Territorial Brigade is a Territorial Brigade in the Israel Defense Forces whose role is to control law and order in the Jenin and Tulkarm sectors and to prevent terrorist attacks. The brigade is under the command of the Judea and Samaria Division.

The name and emblem

The brigade is named after the tribe of Menashe which according to the bible was settled in the same area as the brigade.
The Brigade's emblem is built out of 4 pieces: Blue and white lines, symbolizing the flag of Israel, the Gilboa mountain, A wall that symbolizes the West Bank separation barrier and the lion that represents the Central Command.

Headquarters

The Headquarters of the unit is located in a military camp near Ein Shemer.

Organization and purpose

Unlike the other territorial divisions in the West Bank, the Menasha Division is not responsible for just one central Palestinian district, but for two: Jenin and Tulkarm.