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On the recordOctober 18, 2023
The goal of Israel is to destroy Hamas. The goal of Israel is not to destroy the Palestinian people.
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Brad Schneider
Democratic · Illinois

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Schneider clarifies Israel's objectives regarding Hamas and the Palestinian population.

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