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Blinken says Israel must take 'extra burden' to avoid civilian deaths

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken implores Israel to avoid civilian deaths, even as he defends the Jewish state's right to attack Gaza in response to Hamas rocket fire. SOUNDBITE

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