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A retired Israeli Major General on letter to President Trump from former Israeli military officials

By Leila Fadel

Published August 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM EDT

Hundreds of former Israeli military officials are urging President Trump to help end to the war in Gaza. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to retired Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin who supports ending the war.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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