Ariel Sharon defended the Israeli army after eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by tank fire in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. Speaking in Washington, the Israeli prime minister said the Israel Defense Force has the highest moral standards and makes great efforts to avoid civilian casualties.
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