Civilians are 'center of gravity' in Gaza war: US defense secretary

[Uncle Joe]

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Austin, in remarks to the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, said he has personally pushed Israeli leaders to avoid civilian casualties, to shun "irresponsible rhetoric" and to prevent violence by settlers in the West Bank.

He also said he's pressed Israel to dramatically expand Gaza's access to humanitarian aid, adding that he expected more deliveries of aid "in the days ahead."

"In this kind of a fight, the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you drive them into the arms of the enemy, you replace a tactical victory with a strategic defeat," Austin said, drawing on his experience as a four-star general overseeing the battle against Islamic State militants.

"So I have repeatedly made clear to Israel's leaders that protecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza is both a moral responsibility and strategic imperative."

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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/civilians-are-center-gravity-gaza-war-us-defense-secretary-2023-12-02/

[Lonestarblue]

1. US pressure seems to have had no impact

Time to stop the flow of aid and military hardware.

[2naSalit]

2. And money.

I'm over it with them, have been ever since bibi showed up.

[Lonestarblue]

3. Bibi is just like Trump--corrupt, a liar, and determined to stay in power to avoid prosecution.

[2naSalit]

4. Exactly...

He, pootin and -45 all have one game plan and we are witnessing all the varieties, the few, that the one trick ponies know how to play.

You'd think the rest of the world would object a little louder.