Top Israeli officials defended their policy of targeting Palestinian militants, following international condemnation of a helicopter attack earlier this week that killed eight Palestinians, including two children. Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said in a radio interview that Israel had no choice but to attack militants before they were able to carry out suicide bombings or other attacks against Israelis.
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