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Israeli Military Spokesman Avichay Adraee Retires After Two Decades as Face of Warnings in Gaza and Lebanon

09 June 2026 09:35

Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman, retires after 20 years of issuing evacuation warnings in Gaza and Lebanon. - He used social media to alert civilians before strikes, saving millions but drawing criticism.

- Many Palestinians and Lebanese view him as the 'face of evil' due to displacement and deaths. - He was accused of justifying journalist killings without evidence.

- He will be replaced by Lt. Ella Waweya, the military's highest-ranking Muslim woman.

His legacy remains controversial, balancing life-saving warnings with accusations of incitement.

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