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Mark Esper: “Yes, U.S. experts have said that the ratio of civilians killed to militants killed is roughly on par, if not better…”

On the recordApril 3, 2024
Yes, U.S. experts have said that the ratio of civilians killed to militants killed is roughly on par, if not better, than other Western militaries.
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Mark Esper

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Esper compares the civilian casualty ratio in Gaza to that of other Western militaries.

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