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In Gaza, this is called a crime because they have become shelters.</i></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;  

In Gaza, this is called a crime because they have become shelters.</i></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.<br>

[https://mobile.twitter.com/KhaledAbuToameh/status/1401333927428640775 Jun 5, 2021]</ref><br><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.<br>

''Exclusive documentation: Exposed. The tunnel was excavated about 7 meters below the school grounds, where children's sports and leisure activities are routinely held. UNRWA has announced that it condemns any excavation of tunnels under their facilities, and has appealed to the Hamas administration in the Gaza Strip for clarification.''</ref><ref>[https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/hamas-prevents-un-team-from-working-near-terror-tunnel-by-school-report-676400 Hamas prevents UN team from working near terror tunnel by school - report] JPost staff, JPost, Aug 11, 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-reiterates-inviolability-its-installations-must-be-respected-all UNRWA REITERATES THE INVIOLABILITY OF ITS INSTALLATIONS MUST BE RESPECTED AT ALL TIMES], Unrwa, August 11, 2021.

''Exclusive documentation: Exposed. The tunnel was excavated about 7 meters below the school grounds, where children's sports and leisure activities are routinely held. UNRWA has announced that it condemns any excavation of tunnels under their facilities, and has appealed to the Hamas administration in the Gaza Strip for clarification.''</ref><ref>[https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/hamas-prevents-un-team-from-working-near-terror-tunnel-by-school-report-676400 Hamas prevents UN team from working near terror tunnel by school - report] JPost staff, JPost, Aug 11, 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-reiterates-inviolability-its-installations-must-be-respected-all UNRWA REITERATES THE INVIOLABILITY OF ITS INSTALLATIONS MUST BE RESPECTED AT ALL TIMES], Unrwa, August 11, 2021.

''... Initial risk assessments have indicated the existence of underground structures that could have led to further damage. The Agency condemns the existence and potential use of such underground structures, including tunnels, in the strongest possible terms, and letters of protest have been sent to the de facto authorities in Gaza. The Agency has also protested the takeover by the de facto authorities of one of these schools, which undermines the inviolability and neutrality of UNRWA premises. These actions also stand to compromise the safe return of children to their schools and scuttles the Agency efforts to open the schools on time.''</ref><ref>[https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-MhpDI7X0B0E7VhN2wRD The Israeli response to the terror of incendiary balloons], Hamal, Aug 23, 2021.<blockquote>

''... Initial risk assessments have indicated the existence of underground structures that could have led to further damage. The Agency condemns the existence and potential use of such underground structures, including tunnels, in the strongest possible terms, and letters of protest have been sent to the de facto authorities in Gaza. The Agency has also protested the takeover by the de facto authorities of one of these schools, which undermines the inviolability and neutrality of UNRWA premises. These actions also stand to compromise the safe return of children to their schools and scuttles the Agency efforts to open the schools on time.''</ref><ref>[https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-MhpDI7X0B0E7VhN2wRD The Israeli response to the terror of incendiary balloons], Hamal, Aug 23, 2021.<blockquote>

Terrorist operatives in Gaza who fire at soldiers and launch rockets into Israeli territory during the days of Operation Resilient Cliff, are taking advantage of the ambulance system in the Gaza Strip, which is designed to serve the many civilians injured - all to try and evade IDF forces in the area.</blockquote></ref><ref>Denouncing the Use of Civilians as Human Shields by Hamas and Other Terrorist Organizations in Violation of International Humanitarian Law; and Condemning the Murder of Israeli and Palestinian Children in Israel and the Ongoing and Escalating Violence in that Country: Markup Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session on H. Con. Res. 107 and H. Res. 665, July 25, 2014, [https://books.google.com/books?id=ariPAzGVot4C&pg=PA16 p. 16]

Terrorist operatives in Gaza who fire at soldiers and launch rockets into Israeli territory during the days of Operation Resilient Cliff, are taking advantage of the ambulance system in the Gaza Strip, which is designed to serve the many civilians injured - all to try and evade IDF forces in the area.</blockquote></ref><ref>Denouncing the Use of Civilians as Human Shields by Hamas and Other Terrorist Organizations in Violation of International Humanitarian Law; and Condemning the Murder of Israeli and Palestinian Children in Israel and the Ongoing and Escalating Violence in that Country: Markup Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session on H. Con. Res. 107 and H. Res. 665, July 25, 2014, [https://books.google.com/books?id=ariPAzGVot4C&pg=PA16 p. 16]

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There were even published reports earlier this week of Hamas terrorists using ambulances as getaway cars..</blockquote></ref><ref>Yaakov Lappin, [https://www.jpost.com/operation-protective-edge/analysis-fighting-terrorists-who-move-around-in-ambulances-363498 Fighting terrorists who move around in ambulances] JPost, July 20, 2014</ref><ref>J. A. Gross, "[https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-accuses-palestinians-of-using-ambulance-as-shield-for-rock-throwing/ IDF accuses Palestinians of using ambulance as shield for rock throwing]", ''TOI'', Dec 10, 2017.

There were even published reports earlier this week of Hamas terrorists using ambulances as getaway cars..</blockquote></ref><ref>Yaakov Lappin, [https://www.jpost.com/operation-protective-edge/analysis-fighting-terrorists-who-move-around-in-ambulances-363498 Fighting terrorists who move around in ambulances] JPost, July 20, 2014</ref><br><ref>J. A. Gross, "[https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-accuses-palestinians-of-using-ambulance-as-shield-for-rock-throwing/ IDF accuses Palestinians of using ambulance as shield for rock throwing]", ''TOI'', Dec 10, 2017.

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Photographs released by military show two youths standing behind vehicle as they apparently lob stones at security forces</i></ref><ref>https://static.timesofisrael.com/www/uploads/2017/12/Using-an-Ambulance-as-a-Shield-2.jpeg</ref><ref>https://static.educalingo.com/img/en/800/human-shield.jpg</ref><ref>Steven Carol, "Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East - A Comprehensive Analysis." (iUniverse) 2019.

Photographs released by military show two youths standing behind vehicle as they apparently lob stones at security forces</i></ref><ref>https://static.timesofisrael.com/www/uploads/2017/12/Using-an-Ambulance-as-a-Shield-2.jpeg</ref><ref>https://static.educalingo.com/img/en/800/human-shield.jpg</ref><ref>Steven Carol, "Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East - A Comprehensive Analysis." (iUniverse) 2019.