Hamas Is ‘Responsible for All’ Civilian Casualties, Israel Wants to ‘Minimize’ Them
On Friday’s “CNN News Night” broadcast, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) said in response to President Joe Biden’s criticism of Israel’s military response on Oct. 7 that Hamas He said he was hiding in the shadows. He added that while Hamas is “fully responsible” for the deaths of Palestinian civilians, Israel wants to “minimize” civilian deaths […]
‘We Didn’t Really Deter Iran’ with Strikes, We Telegraphed to ‘Avoid Excessive Casualties’ Among Targets
In CNN’s coverage of US military attacks in the Middle East on Friday, CNN military analyst and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark (retired) said the Biden administration’s telegraphing of the attacks was “an important way for these groups to “It’s to avoid excessive casualties and let them know we’re coming.” And, “We haven’t […]
Blinken urges Israel to limit civilian casualties in Gaza
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel to avoid further civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza, as the Jewish state reiterated the need to “end the war.” America's top diplomat met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wartime cabinet on Tuesday as part of his fourth tour of the region since […]