The deputy Prime Minister of Britain downplays the devastating toll

The deputy Prime Minister of Britain downplays the devastating toll of around 7,000 Palestinian killed, listen to him against the background footage of the war crimes committed in the Gaza strip:

-You can't conduct a military operation without there being some "civilian impact".

◾He was asked by the interviewer: Have you seen the pictures?

- The UK has been steadfast in saying that Israel has the right to defend itself but also Israel should seek to minimise civilian casualtie