Why Israel's rogue battalion could be facing US sanctions
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The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 29 April 2024
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
As the war in Gaza grinds on, and US President Joe Biden comes under increasing pressure to curb Israel's most serious military excesses, his administration has - for the first time ever - announced it's considering imposing sanctions on one specific Israeli Army unit. So what is the Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and why is it in America’s sights?
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