US, UK, Canada lead foreign fighters in 'Israeli' forces: Investigation shows
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- Declassified report reveals largest foreign participation in 'Israeli' forces comes from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia.
- Findings highlight the global dimension of 'Israel’s' war on Gaza and raise accountability concerns.
A declassified investigation by “Declasified” has identified the foreign nationalities contributing the highest number of citizens to the 'Israeli' forces during the war on Gaza, revealing a heavy concentration from Western nations.
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Top Foreign Contributors
The investigation highlights six countries as the largest sources of foreign personnel:
- United States – the largest group of foreign volunteers.
- United Kingdom – including former military personnel.
- Canada – soldiers and retired officers serving in various units.
- Germany – contributing contracted personnel and veterans.
- France – contributing contracted personnel and veterans.
- Ethiopia – participants serving in various capacities.
- Poland – volunteers embedded in 'Israeli' units.
- Romania – contributing foreign personnel.
- Ukraine – involved in combat support roles.
- Russia – smaller but notable foreign presence.
Analysts say the dominance of Western nationals underscores the global scope of 'Israel’s' military operations in Gaza.
Legal and Ethical Implications
Experts warn that foreign participation complicates international accountability for 'Israel’s' actions. “The presence of citizens from multiple Western countries raises serious questions under international law,” said a military analyst. “It exposes the international networks enabling 'Israel’s' operations, not just local forces.”
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Human rights organizations have called for stricter oversight to prevent their citizens from engaging in what they describe as 'Israel’s' ongoing war crimes in Gaza.
The findings may influence policy debates in Western capitals, where lawmakers face growing pressure to regulate the involvement of their citizens in foreign conflicts. Officials from the countries identified have not yet responded, leaving questions about legal responsibility largely unresolved.
