Conflict Over Gaza: Ambassador and Senator Clash on Military Operation

Leiter denied ethnic cleansing claims by Van Hollen and Merkley, calling the charge false.
Operation targets Hamas, not Gaza population.
Merkley accused Israel of expelling Palestinians from West Bank.
Ambassador emphasized conflict is against Hamas, not Gaza people, and urged Hamas to release hostages.

Military | Conflict | International

United States | Israel | Gaza | West Bank

Leiter | Chris Van Hollen | Jeff Merkley

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