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11/17/2004:

"Israelis aided Ivory Coast military in attacks"

French media: Israelis aided Ivory Coast military in attacks

By Yossi Melman, Haaretz Correspondent, and Haaretz Service

"Israel mercenaries assisting the Ivory Coast army operated unmanned aircraft that aided aerial bombings of a French base in the country," claimed French television station TF1 on Wednesday morning.

Le Monde newspaper also reported Wednesday that a group of 46 Israeli advisors operated an eavesdropping and intelligence center for the Ivory Coast military.

Full Article : haaretzdaily.com