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via electronic intifada
"Today 13 Israeli reservists from the Israeli army's top commando unit, "Sayeret Matkal" announced they would no longer serve in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, reflecting growing unease with Israel's occupation of Palestine. The reservists, including three officers, made their announcement in a letter to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. "Sayeret Matkal" is the top commando unit in the Israeli army. In September, Israeli pilots wrote a similar letter, refusing to take part in air strikes on Palestinians living in the occupied territories. Several hundred Israeli soldiers have refused to serve in the Palestinian territories and have been sentenced to prison terms."
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