Chizbatron

The Chizbatron (Hebrew: צ'יזבטרון) was an Israeli musical ensemble under the auspices of the Israel Defense Force (IDF).

This gave him the grounds to ask for permission from Palmach commander Yigal Alon for a budget of 10 British pounds to purchase accordions for means to establish such a band.

Russian-born composer Sasha Argov was appointed as the first band director.

[4] The band often toured by means of a truck or a jeep, and often performed on the front line in different battle conditions.

In the summer of 1949  the band was dismantled by order of the IDF Education and Youth Corps.