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Aug 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM ET
Haaretz: Israel trained militias to commit war crimes
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Haaretz reports that Israel is expanding its use of mercenaries, criminal gangs and drug dealers to carry out “war crimes” in Gaza. The investigation cites testimony from Israeli soldiers, UN reports and satellite imagery, saying collaborator militias expelled Palestinians from homes and operated across Gaza from fortified bases in Israeli-occupied areas.
WHO: Haaretz
WHAT: Investigation alleges Israel trained multiple collaborator militia groups to operate in Gaza and commit “war crimes,” including expelling Palestinians and conducting operations.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Gaza
WHY: The report describes Israel’s expanding use of armed collaborator militias, including groups trained to carry out “war crimes,” alongside mercenaries and criminal networks.
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