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On the recordOctober 11, 2023
The prime minister and I discussed how Israel does this matters. We democracies distinguish ourselves from terrorists by striving for a different standard, even when it's difficult, and holding ourselves to account when we fall short. Our humanity, the value that we place on human life and human dignity, that's what makes us who we are.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Blinken urges Israel to maintain a standard of humanity in its military actions.

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