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US Defense Secretary urges Israeli counterpart to protect civilians before Rafah operation

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2024-05-16 | 23:21

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The US Department of Defense stated on Thursday that Secretary Lloyd Austin, in a phone call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stressed the "unquestionable necessity" of protecting civilians and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid before any potential military operation in Rafah.

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