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Alana Wise

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Some veterans want a ceasefire in gaza - Caught on Camera

A fireball erupts during Israeli bombardment in the northern Gaza Strip on October 14. On Oct. 7, Palestinian Hamas militants entered Israel in a surprise attack, killing 1,400 Israelis and kidnapping at least 240 others. More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its attack in the Gaza Strip. (Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)

Saturday marks Veterans Day in the United States. And while corporations shell out discounts and lawmakers offer their thanks for veterans' service, some veterans say the day is a painful reminder of their own service, especially as war rages in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

"As I reflect on what's going on today in the Middle East in particular, you know, my goal is to be able to celebrate Veterans Day and not add more to Memorial Day," said Dennis Fritz, a retired command chief master sergeant in the Air Force.

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