Operation Harel
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Operation Harel (Hebrew: מבצע הראל) was a 1948 IDF operation that was conducted by the Palmach. Its two objectives were to bring food and supplies to besieged Jerusalem, and to transport troops near the city. The operation took place between 16 and 21 April as a continuation to Operation Nachshon and was commanded by Yitzhak Rabin. Itbrought three convoys of over 600 trucks. It also resulted in the formation of the Harel Brigade.