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Israel’s military promotes handler of jailed US spy to brigadier general

Aviem Sella's promotion was approved by Defense Minister Benny Gantz.
Aviem Sella

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) promoted Aviem Sella to brigadier general this week.

Sella, who served as the handler for notorious US-Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, was pardoned last year by former US President Donald Trump on his final day in office.

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