Israeli official: Hamas uses their civilians to defend their weapons

05/19/21 • 26 min

Israeli Foreign Ministry advisor Michael Freeman tells DW that every innocent civilian killed is a tragedy but says Hamas are the ones who are stealing the future of Palestinian children.

Israeli Foreign Ministry advisor Michael Freeman tells DW that every innocent civilian killed is a tragedy but says Hamas are the ones who are stealing the future of Palestinian children.

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