Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war in a recent Economist interview, responding to questions about civilian harm and military strategy.
Netanyahu disputed external claims about the civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio, asserting Israel did not “carpet bomb” Gaza and instead conducted restrained ground operations. He said dense urban warfare and extensive Hamas tunnel networks shaped the campaign’s dynamics, resulting in what he characterised as a lower civilian ratio than widely reported.
The interview reflects ongoing debate over the Gaza conflict’s human cost and Israel’s military approach amid international scrutiny of civilian casualties.
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