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An Artillery Shell Signed by Israel's President Could Have Hit a Child in Gaza

What statesmanship is there in the signing of a lethal munition, which in the eyes of the world represents Israel's greatest sin in this war – sowing devastation in Gaza and killing innocents?

Netta Ahituv
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Last week, a picture made the rounds of social media showing President Isaac Herzog writing the phrase "I rely on you" on a shell to be dropped on Gaza. He is surrounded by smiling soldiers in what looks like a joyful scene.

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