https:\/\/barackobama.medium.com\/my-statement-on-israel-and-gaza-a6c397f09a30<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"“after the systematic massacre of Israeli citizens, a massacre that evokes some of the darkest memories of persecution against the Jewish people, it\u2019s understandable that many Israelis have demanded that their government do whatever it takes to root out Hamas and make sure such attacks never happen again. Moreover, Hamas\u2019 military operations are deeply embedded within Gaza \u2014 and its leadership seems to intentionally hide among civilians, thereby endangering the very people they claim to represent.<\/p>\n
Still, the world is watching closely as events in the region unfold, and any Israeli military strategy that ignores the human costs could ultimately backfire.”<\/p>\n
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