Israel needs to protect civilians or risk ‘strategic failure’ in Gaza

SIMI VALLEY, California — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a stark public warning to Israel on Saturday, saying the government there risks “strategic defeat” in Gaza if it doesn’t do more to protect civilians. The comments came a day after the breakdown in negotiations over hostage and…

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