On the recordOctober 10, 2023
Nobody wants to harm civilians. It's just like we care deeply about the terrible agony that the parents and families of these hostages are going through.
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Michael Oren
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transcripts.cnn.comMichael Oren: “Nobody wants to harm civilians. It's just like we care deeply about the terrible agony that the parents and families of…”
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Michael Oren emphasizes the importance of protecting civilians while acknowledging the pain of families with hostages.
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