The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Marine General Frank McKenzie, who was commander of U.S. Central Command from 2019-2022, that aired on 'Face the Nation' on Oct. 15, 2023.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Retired General Frank McKenzie last served as the commander of US Central Command and oversaw military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia, parts of South Asia. And he joins us now from Tampa, Florida. Good morning to you, General.GEN.
I think it's all part of the same thing. What we want to do is send a strong signal, I think, to Iran, and to Lebanese Hezbollah, particularly up in Lebanon, that now is not the time to enter this conflict. I think the Israelis have the capabilities they need to conduct their Gaza operation. But I think what we're really trying to do is prevent the conflict from widening at this time. And I think all these actions are designed to establish that.MARGARET BRENNAN: So, give us a sense here.
Margaret, you're right and I believe that Israel will go to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties. The fact of the matter is, though, there are going to be civilian casualties, principally because Hamas is going to create circumstances, for example, by basing their rockets in schools and mosques and hospitals, and other locations where civilians are gathered. They're going to- they're going to create every opportunity for civilian casualties to occur.
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