U.S. military leaders urge Israel to scale back Gaza assault as civilian death toll mounts

America’s two top defense officials are in Israel with a dual message: the U.S. supports the right to self-defense, but Israel must stop killing so many Gaza civilians and focus its operations. The war continues at a brutal pace with hundreds killed this past weekend. Leading to more calls for a cease-fire from Israel’s non-U.S. allies. Geoff Bennett reports.

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