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Israeli Army Accused of Stealing Gaza's Donkeys

7/18/2025

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The Israeli army is accused of orchestrating a shocking operation, stealing hundreds of donkeys from Gaza under the guise of a "veterinary rescue." This brazen act not only undermines Gaza's reconstruction but also erases the animals' Palestinian heritage as they are smuggled to shelters in Belgium and France, leaving their rightful owners in despair.

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The Israeli army is accused of orchestrating a shocking operation, stealing hundreds of donkeys from Gaza under the guise of a "veterinary rescue." This brazen act not only undermines Gaza's reconstruction but also erases the animals' Palestinian heritage as they are smuggled to shelters in Belgium and France, leaving their rightful owners in despair.