On the recordNovember 21, 2023
Israel has to, on one hand, defend itself, defend the country, restore its internal security because we have 250,000 people who can't go back to their homes.
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Michael Oren
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transcripts.cnn.comMichael Oren: “Israel has to, on one hand, defend itself, defend the country, restore its internal security because we have 250,000…”
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Michael Oren emphasizes the need for Israel to balance national security with the commitment to bring back hostages.
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