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Use of human shields by terrorists (view source)
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Among its usage:
Among its usage:
* Schools.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=niQegpLe0cEC&pg=PA13211 Congressional Record. Extensions of Remarks, Vol. 160, Pt. 9. Page 13211.] "Israel Has The Right To Defend Itaelf." .. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania In The House Of Representatives. July 25, 2014. ''Hamas, which was designated as a terrorist organization by the United States.. has a history of using schools, hospitals and civilians areas as staging grounds and launch sites for their attacks against Israel. They have also built a network of tunnels under those locations to facilitate the movement of soldiers and weapons for use against Israel. When Israel responds to these attacks by specifically targeting these missiles launchers, Hamas uses human shields--many times children--as propaganda tools. The civilized world should be horrified at such tactics by Hamas and condemn them absolutely.''</ref><ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/unrwa-uncovers-hamas-dug-tunnel-under-school-in-gaza/ UNRWA uncovers Hamas-dug tunnel under school in Gaza]. Palestinian refugee agency condemns Gaza rulers' underground network; Israel's UN envoy: 'Cruelty of Hamas' knows no bounds. By TOI STAFF, 9 June 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/unrwa-finds-attack-tunnel-under-one-of-its-gaza-schools-670262 UNRWA finds attack tunnel under one of its Gaza schools.] By Tovah Lazaroff, June 6, 2021, JPost.com;
* Schools.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=niQegpLe0cEC&pg=PA13211 Congressional Record. Extensions of Remarks, Vol. 160, Pt. 9. Page 13211.] "Israel Has The Right To Defend Itaelf." ... Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania In The House Of Representatives. July 25, 2014. ''Hamas, which was designated as a terrorist organization by the United States.. has a history of using schools, hospitals and civilians areas as staging grounds and launch sites for their attacks against Israel. They have also built a network of tunnels under those locations to facilitate the movement of soldiers and weapons for use against Israel. When Israel responds to these attacks by specifically targeting these missiles launchers, Hamas uses human shields--many times children--as propaganda tools. The civilized world should be horrified at such tactics by Hamas and condemn them absolutely.''</ref><ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/unrwa-uncovers-hamas-dug-tunnel-under-school-in-gaza/ UNRWA uncovers Hamas-dug tunnel under school in Gaza]. Palestinian refugee agency condemns Gaza rulers' underground network; Israel's UN envoy: 'Cruelty of Hamas' knows no bounds. By TOI STAFF, 9 June 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/unrwa-finds-attack-tunnel-under-one-of-its-gaza-schools-670262 UNRWA finds attack tunnel under one of its Gaza schools.] By Tovah Lazaroff, June 6, 2021, JPost.com;
Khaled Abu Toameh: @KhaledAbuToameh UNRWA 'condemns the existence and potential use by Palestinian armed groups of tunnels underneath its schools (in Gaza) in the strongest possible terms It is unacceptable that students and staff be placed at risk in such a way.'
Khaled Abu Toameh: @KhaledAbuToameh UNRWA 'condemns the existence and potential use by Palestinian armed groups of tunnels underneath its schools (in Gaza) in the strongest possible terms It is unacceptable that students and staff be placed at risk in such a way.'
[https://mobile.twitter.com/KhaledAbuToameh/status/1401333927428640775 Jun 5, 2021]</ref><ref>[https://www.kan.org.il/item/?itemid=107439 Exclusive documentation: A Hamas tunnel was exposed at a UNRWA school in Gaza] Gal Berger, Kann News, June 10, 2021.
[https://mobile.twitter.com/KhaledAbuToameh/status/1401333927428640775 Jun 5, 2021]</ref><ref>[https://www.kan.org.il/item/?itemid=107439 Exclusive documentation: A Hamas tunnel was exposed at a UNRWA school in Gaza] Gal Berger, Kann News, June 10, 2021.
*and the wide report of using civilians in 2018-19.
*and the wide report of using civilians in 2018-19.
Experts:<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/may/18/need-marshall-plan-gaza-strip/ The need for a Marshall Plan in the Gaza Strip] Bradley Martin and Dr. Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, ''The Washington Times'', May 18, 2021.</ref>
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Hamas has established an orderly paramilitary framework with brigades, battalions, companies, and platoons as well as dedicated units, including intelligence, commando and cyber units. Its arsenal includes thousands of rockets and missiles at their disposal, as well as dozens of kilometers of tunnels often built underneath highly-sensitive areas in the Gaza Strip such as hospitals. Rockets have even been found underneath UNRWA schools...
Moral and legal justifications that were developed after World War II for declaring and waging wars (specifically the Hague and Geneva Convention) were meant for sovereign states. They are not appropriate for waging wars fought against terrorist organizations like Hamas. This puts Israel at a significant disadvantage to effectively defend itself and its citizens.
In the current campaign between Israel and Hamas, the front and home front are blurred together. Hamas forces civilians in the Gaza Strip and Israel to be on the front lines. Hamas deliberately uses Palestinian civilians as human shields, since the terrorists are launching rockets and missiles from heavily-populated areas towards Israeli cities. Israel on the other hand, is trying to save innocent lives by always notifying Palestinian civilians in the building that is going to be targeted. The IDF does this by sending leaflets, making phone calls, using “knock on the roof” tactics and more.</blockquote>