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.

Members of the band in early 1949.