WASHINGTON—Saying civilian casualties were the “price of waging a war” and that so far the price had not been high enough, President Biden spoke to reporters Thursday about the conflict in Gaza and expressed doubts that enough Palestinians had died. “I have no confidence that the death toll provided by the Hamas-run…
    • NightAuthor@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Ok, fine, after a quick look at news, these are the two main things said.

      In regard to the 7000+ dead reported by the hamas run health department:

      I have no confidence in the number that the Palestinians are using.

      Also:

      I’m sure innocents have been killed, and it’s the price of waging a war.

      • LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        He’s still calling it a war, I see. What an odd way to describe the indiscriminate bombing of innocent men women and children.

      • tsonfeir@lemm.eeEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Well, I don’t really believe anyone’s numbers. BOTH sides of the Gazrael coin are fundi assholes, and will say anything to get international support (good luck).

        As far as waging war. I mean, I know it’s a lot more complicated than “religion” but it’s basically a religious war… and I just have no sympathy for that. People die when you fight. Don’t fucking fight.