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IDF Cancels Senior Legal Role Amid International Scrutiny

This position, created during the "Swords of Iron" war, was responsible for defending the IDF's legal stances internationally. The cancellation means the relevant departments will now report directly to the Judge, Itay Ofir, amid ongoing international legal challenges against Israel.

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What happened

  1. 01IDF canceled the senior role of head of the International Law Division.
  2. 02The position was created during the "Swords of Iron" war.
  3. 03The role defended IDF legal stances before international bodies.
  4. 04The cancellation occurred amid Israel's international legal challenges.
  5. 05The IDF confirmed the move without providing an explanation.

The IDF confirmed the move but offered no explanation for the decision.

Translated and summarized by baba from Kipa, the latest report. Read Kipa’s original

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