For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 8, 2002
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President is deeply concerned by reports of Israeli military
actions in Gaza that have resulted in the deaths and wounding of many
Palestinian civilians. While the Administration supports Israel's right
to self defense, it is critical that Israeli forces make every effort
to avoid harm to civilians in exercising that right. The President
urges Israel to minimize the risk to civilian populations in areas in
which Israeli Defense Forces are operating.
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