The Israeli army decided to provide limited information to the media regarding soldiers serving in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The policy shift comes amid concerns fueled by the recent establishment of the International Criminal Court in The Hague and the potential for proceedings being launched against Israeli soldiers, the Israeli daily Ha’aretz reported.
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