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30 Israeli paratrooper reservists have reportedly refused to take part in a planned ground invasion of Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, Israel media reported on Sunday. The reservists reportedly said that they are “exhausted” and “unable to carry out their duties”, Israel’sChannel 12 said. The Israeli broadcaster said that army commanders will not force the reservists to participate in fighting in Rafah, adding that this would not affect the operational aspect. It also said, however, that such a move indicated a high level of attrition in the reserve force after almost seven months of war. I…

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