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...civilians has not only hardened #Israeli hearts toward the suffering of #Gaza civilians. It has also inflicted a deep sense of humiliation and guilt on the Israeli #Army and defense establishment..."
"...[The] conviction in the army [is] that it must demonstrate to the entire neighborhood [see enemies above...] that it will stop at nothing to re-establish the security of the borders...it wants to show that no one can outcrazy #Israel..."