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In 2018, the US [[Senate]] passed bill sanctioning Hamas, Hezbollah 'human shields' practice.<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Senate-passes-bill-sanctioning-Hamas-Hezbollah-human-shields-practice-569289 Senate passes bill sanctioning Hamas, Hezbollah 'human shields' practice], Michael Wilner, JPost, Oct 12, 2018. ''The legislation, titled the STOP Using Human Shields Act, was authored and supported by Republican and Democrats.''</ref>
 
In 2018, the US [[Senate]] passed bill sanctioning Hamas, Hezbollah 'human shields' practice.<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Senate-passes-bill-sanctioning-Hamas-Hezbollah-human-shields-practice-569289 Senate passes bill sanctioning Hamas, Hezbollah 'human shields' practice], Michael Wilner, JPost, Oct 12, 2018. ''The legislation, titled the STOP Using Human Shields Act, was authored and supported by Republican and Democrats.''</ref>
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Hamas was condemned for its use of human shields in April-2018 by the [[EU]];<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-european-parliament-condemns-hamas-for-terror-use-of-human-shields/ In first, European Parliament condemns Hamas for terror, use of human shields]. TOI, Apr 19, 2018</ref><ref>[https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/172755-180420-eu-condemns-hamas-for-using-civilians-as-human-shields EU Condemns Hamas For Using Civilians As Human Shields], i24 News, Apr 20, 2018</ref> by the [[UN]] in June-2018;<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-praises-un-condemnation-of-terrorists-use-of-human-shields/amp/ Israel praises UN condemnation of terrorists’ use of human shields]. TOI Staff and AP, June 27, 2018.
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Hamas was condemned for its use of human shields in April-2018 by the [[EU]],<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-european-parliament-condemns-hamas-for-terror-use-of-human-shields/ In first, European Parliament condemns Hamas for terror, use of human shields]. TOI, Apr 19, 2018</ref><ref>[https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/172755-180420-eu-condemns-hamas-for-using-civilians-as-human-shields EU Condemns Hamas For Using Civilians As Human Shields], i24 News, Apr 20, 2018</ref> and by the [[UN]] in June-2018.<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-praises-un-condemnation-of-terrorists-use-of-human-shields/amp/ Israel praises UN condemnation of terrorists’ use of human shields]. TOI Staff and AP, June 27, 2018.
 
''Envoy Danny Danon calls update to counter-terrorism strategy an 'important step in our activities to change the rules of the game at the UN'.''
 
''Envoy Danny Danon calls update to counter-terrorism strategy an 'important step in our activities to change the rules of the game at the UN'.''
 
</ref><ref>[https://www.jns.org/un-general-assembly-condemns-terrorists-use-of-citizens-as-human-shields/ UN General Assembly condemns terrorists' use of citizens as 'human shields'], JNS,  
 
</ref><ref>[https://www.jns.org/un-general-assembly-condemns-terrorists-use-of-citizens-as-human-shields/ UN General Assembly condemns terrorists' use of citizens as 'human shields'], JNS,  
 
Jun 27, 2018.
 
Jun 27, 2018.
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''The resolution was specifically aimed as Hamas, which has used human shields, including women and children, during its conflicts with Israel.''</ref> by the [[UN]] in July, 2021<ref>[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjgje6zad UN condemns use of civilians as human shields, anti-Semitic terror], i24NEWS, Ynetnews, July 7, 2021.
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''The resolution was specifically aimed as Hamas, which has used human shields, including women and children, during its conflicts with Israel.''</ref> Hamas and Hezbollah were condemned  by the [[UN]] in July, 2021,<ref>[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjgje6zad UN condemns use of civilians as human shields, anti-Semitic terror], i24NEWS, Ynetnews, July 7, 2021.
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''The international body passes resolution to condemn terrorism directed at Jews for the first time in its history, as well as the use of the internet as a recruitment tool for terrorists; Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan welcomes decision.''</ref> after [[Guardian of Walls]].
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<blockquote>The United Nations on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the use of civilians as human shields by terrorist groups, a strategy frequently used by organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
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The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS), which was first approved in 2006 and is reviewed every two years. This year marked the seventh review of the document that prioritizes the counter-terrorism strategy of member states.
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The international body also condemned anti-Semitic terrorism for the first time, as well as the use of the internet as a tool for the recruitment of terrorists.
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</blockquote></ref> after [[Guardian of Walls]].
     
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