Thirteen reservists from Israel’s top commando unit face dishonorable discharge for refusing to serve in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Veterans of the Sayeret Matkal, including Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, were united Monday in attacking the decision by the 13 soldiers.
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