Why Israel's rogue battalion could be facing US sanctions
The Story29 Huhti 2024

Why Israel's rogue battalion could be facing US sanctions

As the war in Gaza grinds on, and US President Joe Biden comes under increasing pressure to curb Israel's most serious military excesses, his administration has - for the first time ever - announced it's considering imposing sanctions on one specific Israeli Army unit. So what is the Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and why is it in America’s sights?

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Guests: Gabrielle Weiniger, Times Correspondent based in Israel.

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