In his youth, he studied at the Leo Beck High School in his hometown and was a member and guide of the Scout Movement.

After a year of service in the Golan Heights, he enlisted in the IDF in November 1993 and volunteered for Sayeret Matkal.

He later served as a company commander and led several operations during the Second Lebanon War.

[2] In 2010, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and appointed as the commander of the Egoz Unit, serving in this role until July 15, 2012.

At the end of his term, the unit received an additional commendation from the Chief of General Staff for operations conducted during his command.