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Fri 02 Feb 2010Former Israeli sergeant criticises Gaza Strip invasion
OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE:ISRAELI MILITARY policy during last year’s invasion of the Gaza Strip has been heavily criticised at an Oireachtas committee by a former member of that country’s defence forces.
A former sergeant in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Yehuda Shaul (27), told the Joint Committee on European Affairs that there was insufficient regard for the safety of innocent civilians during Operation Cast Lead in December 2008-January 2009.
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