That's funny, you know, because for years I was considered, right before the October 7, I was considered perhaps the most restrained prime minister in Israel's history. I did embark on three major operations in Gaza, but I didn't send our soldiers in there except to come up some tunnels, but I didn't want to send them in there because of what I told you. (52:59–53:04)
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Asserts that he was viewed as a restrained leader before October 7.
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