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Lindsey Graham: “The goal is to destroy Hamas. It's a terrorist organization. That would liberate the Palestinian people who live in…”

On the recordOctober 14, 2023
The goal is to destroy Hamas. It's a terrorist organization. That would liberate the Palestinian people who live in Gaza, and it would make it safer for Israel.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham emphasizes the need to eliminate Hamas to ensure safety for both Israelis and Palestinians.

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