The Morality of Civilian Casualties
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One of the biggest horrors of war is the damage it inflicts on innocent people. But collateral damage is inescapable. What is the Jewish view of this painful reality? Where is the line between acceptable and immoral? Is the killing of innocents ever justified?
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| Language | English |
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| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 31 |
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