Hadil Al-Shalchi
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-15-2025 2PM EDT
It's very rare that Israeli soldiers speak out against the military, and especially to criticize the government. But hundreds of Israeli paratroopers, Navy SEALs, military students and retired Air Force officers are increasingly signing letters critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-15-2025 2PM EDT
In a letter published this week, hundreds of Navy SEALs demanded the return of the hostages, even at the cost of, quote, an immediate halt to the fighting. Last week, the Israeli military said it would fire any active Air Force reservists who signed their open letter, which said that the war is serving Netanyahu's political interests instead of prioritizing bringing back the hostages.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-16-2024 6PM EST
In a statement posted on the Syrian presidency's telegram account, President Bashar al-Assad said his departure from Damascus was, quote, "...neither planned nor did it occur in the final hours of the battle." Esed said that as the rebel forces entered the capital on December 8th, he moved to a military airbase in the port city of Latakia in coordination with Russian allies.
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NPR News: 12-16-2024 6PM EST
Esed goes on to say that upon arrival at the base, it was clear that his army had withdrawn from all battle lines and all their positions had fallen. He said Moscow then arranged an immediate evacuation that evening as the base came under drone attacks. The statement was dated December 16th from Moscow. Hadil Al-Shalchi, NPR News, Damascus.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-07-2025 2PM EDT
They're also slated to talk about a new hostage deal, which despite American intervention, broke down last month and Israel renewed its offensive in Gaza, killing more than a thousand Palestinians in less than a month, according to health officials.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-07-2025 2PM EDT
And just a reminder, last time the two met, Trump announced his vision of displacing Palestinians in Gaza and rebuilding it into some sort of Riviera resort town under U.S. ownership, which, you know, the Israeli government and military have been moving on making it a reality. NPR's Hadil Al-Shalchi reporting.