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Dissent against war grows in Israel’s military as reservists from elite unit join protest movement

Jerusalem CNN — A small group of reservists from Israel’s elite military intelligence unit joined a call for an immediate return of the hostages in Gaza even if it requires an immediate end to the war, in a sign of a growing protest movement after more than 18 months of war. The public letter, with …

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Egypt Independent April 12, 2025

It’s sexual assault awareness month and HHS just gutted its rape prevention unit

In April, many communities hold events to raise awareness of sexual violence, such as this event in Reading, Pa., in

NPR NEWS April 9, 2025

Exclusive: US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit

CNN — The US has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables, and believes Russia may now be more likely to carry out potential sabotage operations aimed at disabling a critical piece of the world’s communications infrastructure, two US officials told CNN. Russia has put increasing emphasis on building up a dedicated military unit, …

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Egypt Independent September 9, 2024

Netanyahu critical of reported US plans to sanction IDF unit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply criticized the reported plans of the Biden administration to sanction a unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for alleged human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank. The alleged abuses precede Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 and are said to have involved …

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Egypt Independent April 22, 2024