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They once commanded Israel's army. Now they protect Palestinians from masked soldiers and settlers

Haaretz6 November 2026, 09:47 UTCIsrael

They were senior officials in the IDF, Shin Bet and Mossad who devoted their lives to Israel's security. Today, they are activists protecting Palestinians in the West Bank from troops and settlers. Have they had a change of heart? Quite the opposite

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