Barak: Hamas responsible for Gaza civilian casualties
By JPOST.COM STAFFPublished: JANUARY 21, 2009 20:13Advertisement
Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Wednesday that Hamas was responsible for the civilian casualties sustained during the IDF's Operation Cast Lead in Gaza.
"Hamas chose the battlefield and operated out of crowded areas, schools and hospitals," said Barak during a navy graduation ceremony in Haifa.
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