Generals opting out as Turkish military seen ‘turning from secular to Islamist’

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Generals opting out as Turkish military seen ‘turning from secular to Islamist’

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey’s once powerful General Staff is reportedly struggling amid the resignation of senior military officers. Military sources said senior officers were increasingly choosing early retirement rather than confront the intervention of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan. They said many of the officers were dismayed by the return of personnel linked to […]

Israel expanding special operations in all military branches

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Israel expanding special operations in all military branches

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military, facing threats from at least three fronts, has been preparing to expand special operations. Military sources said the General Staff ordered an increase in special operations over the last year. The sources said the increase was enabled by the expansion of special operations units in all three […]