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Why all civilian lives matter equally, according to a military ethicist

  • Written by Jessica Wolfendale, Professor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University
imageThe scene in the Bureij refugee camp following an Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Nov. 14, 2023.AP Photo/Adel Hana

Some commentators have criticized Israel for causing what is claimed to be disproportionate harm to civilians in its military response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Others have defended Israel’s actions, claiming...

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