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March 31, 2009

Israeli Military Ends Probe of Army Misconduct in Gaza
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The Israeli military has decided to end its internal investigation into
reports that Israeli troops killed innocent Palestinians during the
assault on Gaza. The probe was launched after IDF soldiers were quoted
in Israeli newspapers saying that combat troops in Gaza fired at unarmed
Palestinian civilians and vandalized property during the attack on Gaza.
Military Advocate General Brig. Gen. Avichai Mendelblit said such claims
were inaccurate and "based on hearsay.” Meanwhile, two Palestinians died
earlier today in an Israeli air strike on Gaza.



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