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During a contentious “Morning Joe” interview on Thursday, Israel i Economic Minister Nir Barkat used air quotes as he spoke of “the innocent people in Gaza ,” suggesting he does not believe there are innocent people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Israeli officials often characterize the Israel Defense Forces as the most “moral army” in the world — a label that has attracted. The entire population is believed to be at imminent risk of starvation, with many forced to live in makeshift tent communities.
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