A British surgeon testified in front of a U.K. parliamentary committee about witnessing Israeli drones targeting civilians in Central Gaza, with descriptions of daily attacks on children and civilians. NPR has collected eyewitness accounts that support the surgeon’s claims, stating that the Israeli military has been using sniper drone technology to target not only enemies but also innocent civilians in Gaza. The use of drones in targeting civilians has raised concerns about the escalation of violence in the region.
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Canada’s top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens’ role in combat units
Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of defence staff, defended women's role in combat units in response to U.S. Senator James Risch's comments at the Halifax International Security Forum. Risch expressed uncertainty about women in combat, stating it was up to the U.S. military to decide. Carignan emphasized that women are not a distraction to defense and national security, addressing the issue at a panel on western militaries' response to global challenges. Full Article
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