JERUSALEM (VINnews)-The Israel Defense Forces held a handover ceremony for command of the 401st Armored Brigade on Sunday, following the serious injury of its previous commander, Col. Meir Biderman, in southern Lebanon last month.

Biderman was severely wounded on May 20 when a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his position. His condition has since improved, according to military officials.

Col. Yoav Schneider, who most recently commanded the 205th “Iron Fist” Reserve Armored Brigade, assumed leadership of the 401st Brigade.

Schneider has a history of resilience in the face of Hezbollah attacks. He was critically injured by anti-tank missile fire while serving as a tank platoon commander during the Second Lebanon War in 2006. After a lengthy recovery, he returned to active combat roles and rose through the ranks.

The 401st Brigade operates in the northern sector, where Israeli forces continue operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon amid ongoing cross-border tensions.

VINnews will provide further updates as details become available.