The brutal calculus of war: Is the killing of civilians ever justified?

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Updated November 11, 2023

Tom Bowman

A view of the rubble of buildings hit by an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 11, days after the territory's militant rulers carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel killing hundreds of people and taking captives. (AP)

This article was originally published on November 11, 2023.

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