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BBC Reveals Israel is Training Kurds in Northern Iraq

HeadlineSep 21, 2006

The BBC is reporting it has obtained proof that Israelis have been giving military training to Kurds in northern Iraq. The evidence shows Israeli experts training Kurdish soldiers in shooting techniques. Kurdish officials have refused to comment on the report and Israel has denied it knows of any involvement. For years there have been rumors that Israel was working in Kurdistan but no definitive proof has emerged until now.

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