Talking Monday night with CNN's Piers Morgan, Peres insisted Israel has nothing against people in Gaza or Muslims, in general. He said his country's aim -- and the only reason it launched its military offensive -- is to keep its own citizens safe.
"We don't hate them. We don't try to get any glories," the Israeli president said. "We want to live in peace."

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