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Duvdevan Unit

Unit 217, frequently called Duvdevan ( ), is a mistaʽaravim unit in the Commando Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces. It conducts undercover operations in urban areas, during which its members often wear civilian clothing to disguise themselves among the local Arab populace.

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Unit 217, frequently called Duvdevan ( ), is a mistaʽaravim unit in the Commando Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces. It conducts undercover operations in urban areas, during which its members often wear civilian clothing to disguise themselves among the local Arab populace.

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  1. date of establishment: 1986 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of establishment is "1986". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1360560989

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