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Israel uses 'double tap' tactic in Gaza: Former IDF soldier

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Gerhard Elfers
August 26, 2025

Following twin Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital near Khan Younis that killed 20 civilians, including five journalists, protests swept Israel. DW spoke with Ariel Bernstein, a former Israeli Defense Forces soldier and critic of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.

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