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Chris Christie: “If they can, they need to get more out. But ultimately, this cannot be a ceasefire because I don't believe, according to…”

On the recordNovember 28, 2023
If they can, they need to get more out. But ultimately, this cannot be a ceasefire because I don't believe, according to the Israelis, that the Hamas military capability is reduced enough at this point to make them not a threat to Israel's existence and the safety and security of its people.
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Chris Christie
Republican · New Jersey

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Christie expresses his views on the need for Israel to continue addressing the threat posed by Hamas.

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