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13 Sep, 2014

BBC News – Israeli intelligence veterans refuse to spy on Palestinians

Dozens of veterans of an elite Israeli military signals intelligence unit have said they will no longer serve in operations against Palestinians. Forty-three past and present reservists signed a letter about Unit 8200, which carries out electronic surveillance.

They said the intelligence it gathered – much of it concerning innocent people – was used to “deepen military rule” in the Occupied Territories. Israel’s military said it held the unit to ethical standards “without rival”.

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