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Mark Esper: “But the simple fact that Hamas is now on its knees, it's nearly decimated.”

On the recordOctober 3, 2024
But the simple fact that Hamas is now on its knees, it's nearly decimated.
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Mark Esper

Editor's note · Context

Esper discusses the current state of Hamas in relation to Israel's military actions.

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