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Among documented noted terror entities<ref>Orde Kittrie, 'Time to Act on Human Shields.' FDD, October 15, 2020. https://www.fdd.org/2020/10/15/time-to-act-on-human-shields/#easy-footnote-bottom-39-111635</ref><ref>Orde Kittrie: "Help NATO by Holding Hamas Accountable for Terrorist War Crimes." May 19, 2021. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/help-nato-holding-hamas-accountable-terrorist-war-crimes-185581</ref> using this method:

Among documented noted terror entities<ref>Orde Kittrie, 'Time to Act on Human Shields.' FDD, October 15, 2020. https://www.fdd.org/2020/10/15/time-to-act-on-human-shields/#easy-footnote-bottom-39-111635</ref><ref>Orde Kittrie: "Help NATO by Holding Hamas Accountable for Terrorist War Crimes." May 19, 2021. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/help-nato-holding-hamas-accountable-terrorist-war-crimes-185581</ref> using this method:

* [[Taliban]] (supported by Pakistan, Qatar and Iran. <ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/panjshir-bombed-pakistani-air-force-drones-smart-bombs-reports-1849570-2021-09-06</ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2021/08/29/afghanistan-mess-is-bidens-disaster-and-other-commentary/ The Afghanistan mess is truly Biden’s disaster and other commentary] Post Editorial Board, NYPost, August 29, 2021.</ref>) In 2007, <ref>[https://www.nysun.com/foreign/taliban-used-children-as-human-shields/63045/ Taliban Used Children as Human Shields] Associated Press, September 20, 2007.

* [[Taliban]] (supported by Pakistan, Qatar and Iran.<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/panjshir-bombed-pakistani-air-force-drones-smart-bombs-reports-1849570-2021-09-06</ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2021/08/29/afghanistan-mess-is-bidens-disaster-and-other-commentary/ The Afghanistan mess is truly Biden’s disaster and other commentary] Post Editorial Board, NYPost, August 29, 2021.</ref>) In 2007,<ref>[https://www.nysun.com/foreign/taliban-used-children-as-human-shields/63045/ Taliban Used Children as Human Shields] Associated Press, September 20, 2007.

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KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban fighters carrying machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades used children as human shields during a battle in southern Afghanistan yesterday, forcing American-led coalition soldiers to hold their fire for a time, the coalition said.</i></ref> in 2009, <ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1177516/Taliban-fighters-use-civilians-human-shields-battle-Pakistan-tears-Swat-Valley-apart.html Taliban fighters use civilians as 'human shields' as battle for Pakistan tears Swat Valley apart] Liz Hazelton for MailOnline 10:40 BST 05 May 2009 , updated 11:08 BST 08 May 2009</ref> in 2010,<ref>'Taliban using human shields, says Afghan army general.' The Guardian, Feb 17, 2010. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/feb/17/taliban-human-shields</ref> in 2015,<ref>[https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/msna573361 Afghanistan fights to retake Kunduz from Taliban fighters] Cassandra Vinograd and Fazul Rahim, MSNBC, Sep 29, 2015.

KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban fighters carrying machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades used children as human shields during a battle in southern Afghanistan yesterday, forcing American-led coalition soldiers to hold their fire for a time, the coalition said.</i></ref> in 2009,<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1177516/Taliban-fighters-use-civilians-human-shields-battle-Pakistan-tears-Swat-Valley-apart.html Taliban fighters use civilians as 'human shields' as battle for Pakistan tears Swat Valley apart] Liz Hazelton for MailOnline 10:40 BST 05 May 2009 , updated 11:08 BST 08 May 2009</ref> in 2010,<ref>'Taliban using human shields, says Afghan army general.' The Guardian, Feb 17, 2010. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/feb/17/taliban-human-shields</ref> in 2015,<ref>[https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/msna573361 Afghanistan fights to retake Kunduz from Taliban fighters] Cassandra Vinograd and Fazul Rahim, MSNBC, Sep 29, 2015.

<i>"Our main problem is that the enemy is using civilians as shields," he said in a televised address...</i></ref> in 2017, <ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/26/politics/mattis-afghanistan/index.html Mattis target of failed Kabul airport rocket attack, Taliban says] Euan McKirdy, Keith Allen and Ryan Browne, CNN, September 27, 2017.

''"Our main problem is that the enemy is using civilians as shields," he said in a televised address...''</ref> in 2017,<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/26/politics/mattis-afghanistan/index.html Mattis target of failed Kabul airport rocket attack, Taliban says] Euan McKirdy, Keith Allen and Ryan Browne, CNN, September 27, 2017.

<i>A statement released by the international coalition in Afghanistan, Resolute Support, accused insurgents of "using civilians as shield and cover."</i></ref> in 2018,<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46398620 Afghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says] BBC News, Nov 30, 2018.

''A statement released by the international coalition in Afghanistan, Resolute Support, accused insurgents of "using civilians as shield and cover."''</ref> in 2018,<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46398620 Afghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says] BBC News, Nov 30, 2018.

<i>Nato said the Taliban had been using the building that was hit "as a fighting position", and accused the militants of continuously using civi as human shields.</i></ref> and in 2019.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49970353.amp Asim Umar: Al-Qaeda's South Asia chief 'killed in Afghanistan'] BBC News, Aug 8, 2019.

''Nato said the Taliban had been using the building that was hit "as a fighting position", and accused the militants of continuously using civi as human shields.''</ref> and in 2019.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49970353.amp Asim Umar: Al-Qaeda's South Asia chief 'killed in Afghanistan'] BBC News, Aug 8, 2019.

<i>Both US and Afghan forces often accuse the Taliban of using civilians as shields.</i></ref><ref>Civilians say Taliban use of human shields shows weakness, cruelty.' Dec. 12, 2018. https://afghanistan.asia-news.com/en_GB/articles/cnmi_st/features/2018/12/12/feature-02</ref>

''Both US and Afghan forces often accuse the Taliban of using civilians as shields.''</ref><ref>Civilians say Taliban use of human shields shows weakness, cruelty.' Dec. 12, 2018. https://afghanistan.asia-news.com/en_GB/articles/cnmi_st/features/2018/12/12/feature-02</ref>

* [[ISIS]]<ref>Islamic State use of human shields slows final assault on ISIS . ABC News, Mar 4, 2019. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/islamic-state-human-shields-slows-final-assault-isis/story?id=61456501 ''The final assault on the last Islamic State enclave in Syria has slowed down after the discovery that ISIS was using civilians as human shields.''</ref><ref>'ISIS Using Mosul Civilians as Human Shields Amid Offensive.' Time, Mar 30, 2017.

* [[ISIS]]<ref>Islamic State use of human shields slows final assault on ISIS . ABC News, Mar 4, 2019. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/islamic-state-human-shields-slows-final-assault-isis/story?id=61456501 ''The final assault on the last Islamic State enclave in Syria has slowed down after the discovery that ISIS was using civilians as human shields.''</ref><ref>'ISIS Using Mosul Civilians as Human Shields Amid Offensive.' Time, Mar 30, 2017.

https://time.com/4717319/mosul-iraq-offensive-civilians-human-shields/</ref><ref>Suleiman Al-Khalidi, and Nandita Bose, [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/biden-says-isis-leader-quraishi-killed-syria-raid-2022-02-03/ ISIS leader Quraishi kills himself during Syria raid, U.S. says], ''Reuters'', Feb 3, 2022.

https://time.com/4717319/mosul-iraq-offensive-civilians-human-shields/</ref><ref>Suleiman Al-Khalidi, and Nandita Bose, [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/biden-says-isis-leader-quraishi-killed-syria-raid-2022-02-03/ ISIS leader Quraishi kills himself during Syria raid, U.S. says], ''Reuters'', Feb 3, 2022.

</ref><ref>Michelle Nichols, "[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-un-exclusive/exclusive-u-n-report-on-yemen-says-houthis-used-human-shields-islamic-state-got-cash-idUSKCN10F28B Exclusive: U.N. report on Yemen says Houthis used human shields, Islamic State got cash]", ''Reuters'', Aug 4, 2016.</ref><ref>MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Tweeted:<blockquote>

</ref><ref>Michelle Nichols, "[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-un-exclusive/exclusive-u-n-report-on-yemen-says-houthis-used-human-shields-islamic-state-got-cash-idUSKCN10F28B Exclusive: U.N. report on Yemen says Houthis used human shields, Islamic State got cash]", ''Reuters'', Aug 4, 2016.</ref><ref>MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Tweeted:<blockquote>

ICYMI: In BBC Debate, Yemeni Activist Sonia Saleh Accuses Houthis of Using Yemenis as Human Shields; Houthi Official Nasr Al-Din Amer Responds: We Will Use Our Weapons to Strike Saudi Arabia and the Americans.</blockquote>[https://twitter.com/MEMRIReports/status/1513258265932709891 Apr 10, 2022].</ref>

ICYMI: In BBC Debate, Yemeni Activist Sonia Saleh Accuses Houthis of Using Yemenis as Human Shields; Houthi Official Nasr Al-Din Amer Responds: We Will Use Our Weapons to Strike Saudi Arabia and the Americans.</blockquote>[https://twitter.com/MEMRIReports/status/1513258265932709891 Apr 10, 2022].</ref>

*[[Hezbollah]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060719180552/http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=2926 DEBKAfile Exclusive: Hizballah sub-contracts Palestinian launch squads, uses Christian villages as human shields]. July 19, 2006. </ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060822035411/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004343191 Canadian Soldier Says UN Position Used As Cover By Hezbollah]. July 26, 2006. Ryan R. Jones. All Headline News Correspondent.</ref><ref>UNITED NATIONS INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON  (UNIFIL) . Naqoura, 20 July 2006  

*[[Hezbollah]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060719180552/http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=2926 DEBKAfile Exclusive: Hizballah sub-contracts Palestinian launch squads, uses Christian villages as human shields]. July 19, 2006.</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060822035411/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004343191 Canadian Soldier Says UN Position Used As Cover By Hezbollah]. July 26, 2006. Ryan R. Jones. All Headline News Correspondent.</ref><ref>UNITED NATIONS INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON  (UNIFIL) . Naqoura, 20 July 2006  

PRESS RELEASE ... Hezbollah firing was also reported from the immediate vicinity of the UN positions in Naqoura and Maroun Al Ras areas at the time of the incidents.   

PRESS RELEASE ... Hezbollah firing was also reported from the immediate vicinity of the UN positions in Naqoura and Maroun Al Ras areas at the time of the incidents.   

[http://web.archive.org/web/20061203030252/http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/missions/unifil/pr04.pdf]</ref><ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/13/world/middleeast/israel-says-hezbollah-positions-put-lebanese-at-risk.html Israel Says Hezbollah Positions Put Lebanese at Risk], Isabel Kershner, The New York Times,  

[http://web.archive.org/web/20061203030252/http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/missions/unifil/pr04.pdf]</ref><ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/13/world/middleeast/israel-says-hezbollah-positions-put-lebanese-at-risk.html Israel Says Hezbollah Positions Put Lebanese at Risk], Isabel Kershner, The New York Times,  

(Photo: IDF Spokesman)

(Photo: IDF Spokesman)

Another document seized is a circular from the Palestinian police chief, Razi Jabali, in which he demands that the ceasefire be maintained with Israel and not harmed. This follows cases in which Palestinian police, mainly from the Jenin district, were "recruited for the purpose of fulfilling foreign goals that harm Palestinians," meaning that police turned a blind eye or participated in terrorist activities against Israel. To read the full document - click here[https://ynet-images1.yit.co.il/picserver5/wcm_upload_files/2022/04/14/Hk110CNjrN9/3.pdf]

Another document seized is a circular from the Palestinian police chief, Razi Jabali, in which he demands that the ceasefire be maintained with Israel and not harmed. This follows cases in which Palestinian police, mainly from the Jenin district, were "recruited for the purpose of fulfilling foreign goals that harm Palestinians," meaning that police turned a blind eye or participated in terrorist activities against Israel. To read the full document - click here [https://ynet-images1.yit.co.il/picserver5/wcm_upload_files/2022/04/14/Hk110CNjrN9/3.pdf]

Allegations against Palestinian police officers who turned a blind eye or carried out terrorist attacks against Israel

Allegations against Palestinian police officers who turned a blind eye or carried out terrorist attacks against Israel

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==Terror states, dictators==

==Terror states, dictators==

* [[Saddam]]'s [[Iraqi]] loyalists, Islamists 2003-2004. <ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2003/US/03/24/sprj.irq.pentagon/index.html Pentagon: Iraqi forces engaged in 'deadly deception']

* [[Saddam]]'s [[Iraqi]] loyalists, Islamists 2003–2004.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2003/US/03/24/sprj.irq.pentagon/index.html Pentagon: Iraqi forces engaged in 'deadly deception']

Pentagon calls deaths of Syrian civilians 'regrettable'. CNN, Tuesday, March 25, 2003.  

Pentagon calls deaths of Syrian civilians 'regrettable'. CNN, Tuesday, March 25, 2003.  

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* [[Gaddafi]] [Qaddafi, Khadafy] [[Libya]]n dictator (2011).<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/04/10/libya.war/index.html S. African president: Gadhafi accepts terms of agreement] - CNN, Apr 10, 2011.

* [[Gaddafi]] [Qaddafi, Khadafy] [[Libya]]n dictator (2011).<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/04/10/libya.war/index.html S. African president: Gadhafi accepts terms of agreement] - CNN, Apr 10, 2011.

<blockquote>NATO says Gadhafi's forces are using civilians as human shields.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.today.com/video/gadhafi-forces-continue-to-attack-rebels-45142595719 Gadhafi forces continue to attack rebels] Today, NBC, March 20, 2011.

<blockquote>NATO says Gadhafi's forces are using civilians as human shields.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.today.com/video/gadhafi-forces-continue-to-attack-rebels-45142595719 Gadhafi forces continue to attack rebels] Today, NBC, March 20, 2011.

<i>NBC’s Jim Maceda, reporting from Tripoli, says that the Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is desperate to take control of Misurata, the largest rebel-controlled city near Tripoli, possibly using civilians as human shields.</i></ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2011/03/22/khadafy-forces-civilians-into-target-city-as-attacks-devastate-hq/amp/ Khadafy forces civilians into target city as attacks devastate HQ] New York Post, Mar 22, 2011.

''NBC’s Jim Maceda, reporting from Tripoli, says that the Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is desperate to take control of Misurata, the largest rebel-controlled city near Tripoli, possibly using civilians as human shields.''</ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2011/03/22/khadafy-forces-civilians-into-target-city-as-attacks-devastate-hq/amp/ Khadafy forces civilians into target city as attacks devastate HQ] New York Post, Mar 22, 2011.

<i>The erratic ruler has threatened to use civilians as human shields against attack. (REUTERS).</i></ref>

''The erratic ruler has threatened to use civilians as human shields against attack. (REUTERS).''</ref>

*[[Syria]], [[Bashar al-Assad]].<ref>[https://www.hrw.org/news/2012/03/25/syria-local-residents-used-human-shields Syria: Local Residents Used as Human Shields], HRW, Mar 25, 2012.

*[[Syria]], [[Bashar al-Assad]].<ref>[https://www.hrw.org/news/2012/03/25/syria-local-residents-used-human-shields Syria: Local Residents Used as Human Shields], HRW, Mar 25, 2012.

* [[Turkey]]'s (dictator<ref>[https://www.jacobinmag.com/2016/11/turkey-erdogan-coup-hdp-pkk-syria-gulen-ypg Turkey's Fascist Slide]  Güney Işıkara, Alp Kayserilioğlu, Max Zirngast, Jacobin, Nov 10, 2016.

* [[Turkey]]'s (dictator<ref>[https://www.jacobinmag.com/2016/11/turkey-erdogan-coup-hdp-pkk-syria-gulen-ypg Turkey's Fascist Slide]  Güney Işıkara, Alp Kayserilioğlu, Max Zirngast, Jacobin, Nov 10, 2016.

<i>Turkish president Erdoğan is wielding the state to attack anyone who won't capitulate to his authoritarian rule.</i></ref><ref>[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7054718/ Erdogan: The Dictator's Republic], Imbd,

''Turkish president Erdoğan is wielding the state to attack anyone who won't capitulate to his authoritarian rule.''</ref><ref>[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7054718/ Erdogan: The Dictator's Republic], Imbd,

2017</ref><ref>[https://stockholmcf.org/turkish-journalist-goes-on-trial-for-insulting-erdogan-in-fascist-dictatorship-column/ Turkish journalist goes on trial for insulting Erdoğan in ‘fascist dictatorship’ column] SCF, June 28, 2018</ref><ref>[https://euobserver.com/political/147624 What does Erdoğan want?] Robert Debeuf, EU Observer, Mar 4, 2020.

2017</ref><ref>[https://stockholmcf.org/turkish-journalist-goes-on-trial-for-insulting-erdogan-in-fascist-dictatorship-column/ Turkish journalist goes on trial for insulting Erdoğan in ‘fascist dictatorship’ column] SCF, June 28, 2018</ref><ref>[https://euobserver.com/political/147624 What does Erdoğan want?] Robert Debeuf, EU Observer, Mar 4, 2020.

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He also said he refused €1m in extra cash, saying "we don't want this money".

He also said he refused €1m in extra cash, saying "we don't want this money".

Despite this statement, former Nato secretary-general Willy Claes said on Belgian television that Erdogan is "a dictator" and that "all he wants is money".</i></ref><ref>[https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/11/16/biden-action-against-erdogan/amp/ Will Biden Turn His Words Against Dictator Erdoğan Into Action?]Adulrahman Taleb, Greek City Times, Nov 16, 2020.

Despite this statement, former Nato secretary-general Willy Claes said on Belgian television that Erdogan is "a dictator" and that "all he wants is money".</i></ref><ref>[https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/11/16/biden-action-against-erdogan/amp/ Will Biden Turn His Words Against Dictator Erdoğan Into Action?] Adulrahman Taleb, Greek City Times, Nov 16, 2020.

<i>Furthermore, Biden openly attacked dictator Erdoğan and called him an “autocrat” and promised that he will work with the opposition parties.</i></ref><ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/12/31/what-the-biden-presidency-means-for-turkey-and-erdogan-post-trump.html Erdogan should be very, very worried': What the Biden presidency means for Turkey] Natasha Turak, CNBC, Dec 31, 2020.

''Furthermore, Biden openly attacked dictator Erdoğan and called him an “autocrat” and promised that he will work with the opposition parties.''</ref><ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/12/31/what-the-biden-presidency-means-for-turkey-and-erdogan-post-trump.html Erdogan should be very, very worried': What the Biden presidency means for Turkey] Natasha Turak, CNBC, Dec 31, 2020.

<i>In an interview last January, Biden called Erdogan an “autocrat,” criticized his actions toward the Kurds..</i></ref><ref>[https://amp.france24.com/en/20190313-netanyahu-hits-back-turkeys-dictator-erdogan Netanyahu hits back at 'Turkey's dictator Erdogan'], France 24, Mar 13, 2019.

''In an interview last January, Biden called Erdogan an “autocrat,” criticized his actions toward the Kurds..''</ref><ref>[https://amp.france24.com/en/20190313-netanyahu-hits-back-turkeys-dictator-erdogan Netanyahu hits back at 'Turkey's dictator Erdogan'], France 24, Mar 13, 2019.

<i>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a "dictator" and "a joke"...</i></ref> ethnic-cleanser, oppressor, Islamist<ref>[https://www.theglobalist.com/turkey-recep-tayyip-erdogan-eu-nato-kurds-islamism/ J’Accuse Erdogan] Alon Ben-Meir, Globalist, July 9, 2020.

''Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a "dictator" and "a joke"...''</ref> ethnic-cleanser, oppressor, Islamist<ref>[https://www.theglobalist.com/turkey-recep-tayyip-erdogan-eu-nato-kurds-islamism/ J’Accuse Erdogan] Alon Ben-Meir, Globalist, July 9, 2020.

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The weaker Recep Tayyip Erdogan is at home politically, the longer the list of the Turkish President’s transgressions gets.</i>

The weaker Recep Tayyip Erdogan is at home politically, the longer the list of the Turkish President’s transgressions gets.</i>

Otto Albrecht, star of German neo-Nazism, was arrested in 1982 with papers giving him authority to recruit volunteers for Yasser Arafat.

Otto Albrecht, star of German neo-Nazism, was arrested in 1982 with papers giving him authority to recruit volunteers for Yasser Arafat.

From the payment into a bank account in Hamburg of sums disproportionate to the value of the vehicles delivered, the German police drew the conclusion that this neo-Nazi group was financially supported by communist Palestinian movements, in particular by the group.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3490167,00.html Fatah claims: Hamas uses us as a "human shield"] Ali Waked, Ynet, Jan 3, 2008.

From the payment into a bank account in Hamburg of sums disproportionate to the value of the vehicles delivered, the German police drew the conclusion that this neo-Nazi group was financially supported by communist Palestinian movements, in particular by the group.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3490167,00.html Fatah claims: Hamas uses us as a "human shield"] Ali Waked, Ynet, Jan 3, 2008.

''According to Fatah operatives, Hamas members dispersed their detainees in Gaza at the organization's outposts, leaving them there when IDF attacks began. One of the detainees was killed by IDF gunfire at a Hamas outpost near Khan Yunis.  And her <b>three children</b>.''</ref><ref>Steven Carol, "Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East - A Comprehensive Analysis." (iUniverse) 2019.

''According to Fatah operatives, Hamas members dispersed their detainees in Gaza at the organization's outposts, leaving them there when IDF attacks began. One of the detainees was killed by IDF gunfire at a Hamas outpost near Khan Yunis.  And her '''three children'''.''</ref><ref>Steven Carol, "Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East - A Comprehensive Analysis." (iUniverse) 2019.

[https://books.google.com/books?id=trqzDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT145 Pt145]  

[https://books.google.com/books?id=trqzDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT145 Pt145]  

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Ahmad Mu'arbi, a senior official at Tanzim Bethlehem, told GSS investigators that he had located his sabotage laboratory in the Daheisheh refugee camp, near a kindergarten.

Ahmad Mu'arbi, a senior official at Tanzim Bethlehem, told GSS investigators that he had located his sabotage laboratory in the Daheisheh refugee camp, near a kindergarten.

He and his men used to make explosives and carry out experiments.

He and his men used to make explosives and carry out experiments.

In both cases, the children in nearby institutions were in constant danger of being blown up as a result of a work accident.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/Terrorism/Pages/Hamas-terrorists-confess-to-using-human-shields.aspx Hamas terrorists confess to using human shields] MFA, Aug 27, 2014.<br><i> According to terrorists Afif and Ahmed Jarrah, Hamas built an attack tunnel just steps away from a playground in Beit Lahia.</i></ref><ref>[https://m.ynet.co.il/articles/4973648 UNRWA unveils a Hamas tunnel under a school in Gaza] Elior Levy, Ynet,  June 10, 2017.<br>

In both cases, the children in nearby institutions were in constant danger of being blown up as a result of a work accident.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/Terrorism/Pages/Hamas-terrorists-confess-to-using-human-shields.aspx Hamas terrorists confess to using human shields] MFA, Aug 27, 2014.<br>'' According to terrorists Afif and Ahmed Jarrah, Hamas built an attack tunnel just steps away from a playground in Beit Lahia.''</ref><ref>[https://m.ynet.co.il/articles/4973648 UNRWA unveils a Hamas tunnel under a school in Gaza] Elior Levy, Ynet,  June 10, 2017.<br>

''The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees discovered the tunnel about a week and a half ago, and agreed with Hamas that the part that passes under the school will be destroyed and sealed. It is probably not a tunnel intended to be used to infiltrate Israel.''</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://rotter.net/mobile/viewmobile.php?forum=scoops1&thread=698778 The IDF informs 2 UNRWA schools to evacuate in preparation for the bombing], Rotter, May 17, 2021.

''The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees discovered the tunnel about a week and a half ago, and agreed with Hamas that the part that passes under the school will be destroyed and sealed. It is probably not a tunnel intended to be used to infiltrate Israel.''</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://rotter.net/mobile/viewmobile.php?forum=scoops1&thread=698778 The IDF informs 2 UNRWA schools to evacuate in preparation for the bombing], Rotter, May 17, 2021.

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Rather, they have spread out, and some are constantly changing locations. Some of the bunkers they are using were linked by tunnels Hamas built in recent years.</blockquote></ref><ref name=intllaw>Laurie R. Blank, ‎Gregory P. Noone, "International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War." (Wolters Kluwer; 2nd edition, September 14, 2018), [https://books.google.com/books?id=fmxuDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA627 p. 627].<br>

Rather, they have spread out, and some are constantly changing locations. Some of the bunkers they are using were linked by tunnels Hamas built in recent years.</blockquote></ref><ref name=intllaw>Laurie R. Blank, ‎Gregory P. Noone, "International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War." (Wolters Kluwer; 2nd edition, September 14, 2018), [https://books.google.com/books?id=fmxuDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA627 p. 627].<br>

''Cast Lead... Anthony H. Cordesman, The “Gaza War”: A Strategic Analysis 24 (2009) (describing how Hamas used a mosque to store Grad missiles and Qassam rockets), http://www.csis.org/media/csis/pubs/090202_gaza_war.pdf; Jeffrey Fleishman, Charges Fly in. Battle Over What Happened in Gaza, L.A. Times, Jan. 23, 2009, at A1 (detailing how Hamas used a bunker beneath a hospital as a headquarters).''</ref><ref>"Underground Warfare," Daphné Richemond-Barak, (Oxford University Press, 2018), [https://books.google.com/books?id=ZBBADwAAQBAJ&pg=PA209&#v=onepage&q=Reap&f=false p. 209].

''Cast Lead... Anthony H. Cordesman, The “Gaza War”: A Strategic Analysis 24 (2009) (describing how Hamas used a mosque to store Grad missiles and Qassam rockets), http://www.csis.org/media/csis/pubs/090202_gaza_war.pdf; Jeffrey Fleishman, Charges Fly in. Battle Over What Happened in Gaza, L.A. Times, Jan. 23, 2009, at A1 (detailing how Hamas used a bunker beneath a hospital as a headquarters).''</ref><ref name=idf-confession/><ref>"Underground Warfare," Daphné Richemond-Barak, (Oxford University Press, 2018), [https://books.google.com/books?id=ZBBADwAAQBAJ&pg=PA209&#v=onepage&q=Reap&f=false p. 209].

''UNDERGROUND WARFARE IN URBAN AREAS.  

''UNDERGROUND WARFARE IN URBAN AREAS.  

Hamas did not have to dig to reap the benefits of operating underneath the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.''</ref><ref>"Mabat - a failed Hamas launch towards Israel from the Shifa hospital complex in Gaza ended today with the deaths of 10 Palestinians."

Hamas did not have to dig to reap the benefits of operating underneath the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.''</ref><ref>"Mabat - a failed Hamas launch towards Israel from the Shifa hospital complex in Gaza ended today with the deaths of 10 Palestinians."

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkzf5BKW1N0 YouTube] · Kan 11 - The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation</ref><ref>[http://www.kolhazman.co.il/2431 A failed launch caused destruction at Shifa Hospital in Gaza]. Israel Greenfeld, Kol Hazman, Jul 28, 2014.

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkzf5BKW1N0 YouTube] · Kan 11 - The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation</ref><ref>[http://www.kolhazman.co.il/2431 A failed launch caused destruction at Shifa Hospital in Gaza]. Israel Greenfeld, Kol Hazman, Jul 28, 2014.

''An explosion occurred near Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, the explosion occurred following a failed Hamas firing.''</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/while-israel-held-its-fire-the-militant-group-hamas-did-not/2014/07/15/116fd3d7-3c0f-4413-94a9-2ab16af1445d_story.html While Israel held its fire, the militant group Hamas did not] William Booth, Washington Post, July 15, 2014

''An explosion occurred near Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, the explosion occurred following a failed Hamas firing.''</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/while-israel-held-its-fire-the-militant-group-hamas-did-not/2014/07/15/116fd3d7-3c0f-4413-94a9-2ab16af1445d_story.html While Israel held its fire, the militant group Hamas did not] William Booth, Washington Post, July 15, 2014

<i>... At the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, crowds gathered to throw shoes and eggs at the Palestinian Authority’s health minister, who represents the crumbling “unity government” in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The minister was turned away before he reached the hospital, which has become a de facto headquarters for Hamas leaders, who can be seen in the hallways and offices...</i></ref><ref name=idf-confession/><ref>[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/184429 Hamas Captives: Haniyeh Hiding in Hospital]. Arutz Sheva staff, Aug 26, 2014.

''... At the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, crowds gathered to throw shoes and eggs at the Palestinian Authority’s health minister, who represents the crumbling “unity government” in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The minister was turned away before he reached the hospital, which has become a de facto headquarters for Hamas leaders, who can be seen in the hallways and offices...''</ref><ref>[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/184429 Hamas Captives: Haniyeh Hiding in Hospital]. Arutz Sheva staff, Aug 26, 2014.

''Shin Bet publishes testimony of captured terrorist who says 'everybody knows' that Hamas's leadership is hiding out at Shifa.''

''Shin Bet publishes testimony of captured terrorist who says 'everybody knows' that Hamas's leadership is hiding out at Shifa.''

[Tags: Op. Protective Edge]</ref><br><ref>[https://news.walla.co.il/item/2771602 Foreign correspondent: "It's true, Hamas fires rockets from hospitals]"

[Tags: Op. Protective Edge]</ref><br><ref>[https://news.walla.co.il/item/2771602 Foreign correspondent: "It's true, Hamas fires rockets from hospitals]"

* Places of worship.<ref>William Booth, Sudarsan Raghavan and Ruth Eglash, "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/gaza-residents-scramble-to-make-most-of-five-hour-truce/2014/07/17/e5485fce-0d7e-11e4-8341-b8072b1e7348_story.html Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza]", Washington  Post, July 17, 2014.

* Places of worship.<ref>William Booth, Sudarsan Raghavan and Ruth Eglash, "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/gaza-residents-scramble-to-make-most-of-five-hour-truce/2014/07/17/e5485fce-0d7e-11e4-8341-b8072b1e7348_story.html Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza]", Washington  Post, July 17, 2014.

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During the lull, a group of men at a mosque in northern Gaza said they had returned to clean up the green glass from windows shattered in the previous day’s bombardment. But they could be seen moving small rockets into the mosque.</blockquote></ref><ref name=uscongress1983/><ref name=bbc2006/><ref name=intllaw/>

During the lull, a group of men at a mosque in northern Gaza said they had returned to clean up the green glass from windows shattered in the previous day’s bombardment. But they could be seen moving small rockets into the mosque.</blockquote></ref><ref name=uscongress1983/><ref name=intllaw/><ref name=bbc2006/>

* Kids.<ref>[https://www.idf.il/en/minisites/hamas/hamas/the-status-of-children-in-gaza/ The Status of Children in Gaza]</ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2015/05/02/un-report-outlines-how-hamas-used-kids-as-human-shields/ UN report outlines how Hamas used kids as human shields] Post Editorial, NYPost,

* Kids.<ref>[https://www.idf.il/en/minisites/hamas/hamas/the-status-of-children-in-gaza/ The Status of Children in Gaza]</ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2015/05/02/un-report-outlines-how-hamas-used-kids-as-human-shields/ UN report outlines how Hamas used kids as human shields] Post Editorial, NYPost,

2 May 2015.

2 May 2015.

In a Chicago Bulls basketball jersey or Barcelona football shirt, jeans and a childish haircut, the Hamas organization sends young children, some no more than 10 years old, to participate in demonstrations on the border fence in the Gaza Strip and serve as human shields.</blockquote></ref><ref>Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) Tweeted:<i>

In a Chicago Bulls basketball jersey or Barcelona football shirt, jeans and a childish haircut, the Hamas organization sends young children, some no more than 10 years old, to participate in demonstrations on the border fence in the Gaza Strip and serve as human shields.</blockquote></ref><ref>Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) Tweeted:<i>

A 7 year-old girl was sent across the Gaza Strip border by the Hamas terror organization, where IDF troops identified her. Upon realizing she was a child, IDF troops ensured she returned safely to her parents.</i>[https://twitter.com/IDF/status/979690695324786689?s=20

A 7 year-old girl was sent across the Gaza Strip border by the Hamas terror organization, where IDF troops identified her. Upon realizing she was a child, IDF troops ensured she returned safely to her parents.</i>[https://twitter.com/IDF/status/979690695324786689?s=20 Mar 30, 2018]</ref><ref>Israel Nitzan (@IsraelNitzan) Tweeted:<i>

Mar 30, 2018]</ref><ref>Israel Nitzan (@IsraelNitzan) Tweeted:<i>

Earlier today #Hamas media in #Gaza published photos of senior Hamas leader Fathi Hammad carrying his baby daughter to the border area with Israel, where violent rioters attack Israel's security fence & IDF troops.

Earlier today #Hamas media in #Gaza published photos of senior Hamas leader Fathi Hammad carrying his baby daughter to the border area with Israel, where violent rioters attack Israel's security fence & IDF troops.

Hamas is using children as #HumanShields.</i>

Hamas is using children as #HumanShields.</i>

From what our neighbors told us later, a man drove up in a pickup to our tiny street. He placed a rocket launcher outside and fired. But the rocket failed to go upwards and flew along the street at ground level for a long time before destroying a building. It was a miracle that nobody was hurt or killed.

From what our neighbors told us later, a man drove up in a pickup to our tiny street. He placed a rocket launcher outside and fired. But the rocket failed to go upwards and flew along the street at ground level for a long time before destroying a building. It was a miracle that nobody was hurt or killed.

When we calmed down, we started to analyze the situation. It became obvious that the man or his supervisor wanted the Israel Defense Forces to destroy <b>civilian houses</b>, which our tiny street was full of. Whoever it was, Hamas, Iz al-Din al-Qassam or others, they knew that the IDF can strike back at the same place from which the rocket was fired. Fortunately for us, the rocket missed its target in Israel.</i>

When we calmed down, we started to analyze the situation. It became obvious that the man or his supervisor wanted the Israel Defense Forces to destroy '''civilian houses''', which our tiny street was full of. Whoever it was, Hamas, Iz al-Din al-Qassam or others, they knew that the IDF can strike back at the same place from which the rocket was fired. Fortunately for us, the rocket missed its target in Israel.</i>

The second incident targeted not Gaza’s people, but its foreign journalists:

The second incident targeted not Gaza’s people, but its foreign journalists:

''I was sitting with other journalists in a cafe outside one of the hotels near the beach. During wartime, <b>these hotels are occupied by foreign press and some NGOs. Every hotel is full and in its cafes many journalists</b> spend their time discussing, writing, editing stories, or just recharging the phones. Suddenly I saw a man firing a rocket from between the hotels. It was obvious that we journalists became a target. If the IDF would strike back, we all would be dead. What would Hamas do? It would not be surprising to hear about the “cruel Zionist regime killing innocent and free press.” ''</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkoTEzTc00 Israel says Hamas jammed Iron Dome signals from destroyed media building] AFP, Ynet, June 8, 2021.<br><i>

''I was sitting with other journalists in a cafe outside one of the hotels near the beach. During wartime, '''these hotels are occupied by foreign press and some NGOs. Every hotel is full and in its cafes many journalists''' spend their time discussing, writing, editing stories, or just recharging the phones. Suddenly I saw a man firing a rocket from between the hotels. It was obvious that we journalists became a target. If the IDF would strike back, we all would be dead. What would Hamas do? It would not be surprising to hear about the “cruel Zionist regime killing innocent and free press.” ''</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkoTEzTc00 Israel says Hamas jammed Iron Dome signals from destroyed media building] AFP, Ynet, June 8, 2021.<br><i>

...ambassador to the United States, Gilad Erdan, gave the most detailed explanation yet of the decision to strike the tower as he met the head of the news agency, Gary Pruitt, at its New York headquarters.... "The unit was developing an electronic jamming system to be used against the Iron Dome defense system," Erdan said, referring to the anti-missile shield that intercepts Hamas rockets...."In contrast, Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization that has no regard for the press. It purposely places its terror machine in civilian areas, including in offices being used by international media outlets," he said.</i></ref>

...ambassador to the United States, Gilad Erdan, gave the most detailed explanation yet of the decision to strike the tower as he met the head of the news agency, Gary Pruitt, at its New York headquarters.... "The unit was developing an electronic jamming system to be used against the Iron Dome defense system," Erdan said, referring to the anti-missile shield that intercepts Hamas rockets...."In contrast, Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization that has no regard for the press. It purposely places its terror machine in civilian areas, including in offices being used by international media outlets," he said.</i></ref>

* [[UN]] vehicles.<ref>Matthew Levitt (2008). "Hamas: Politics, Charity, and Terrorism in the Service of Jihad." [https://books.google.com/books?id=Min9VpiravsC&pg=PA95 p. 95]

* [[UN]] vehicles.<ref>Matthew Levitt (2008). "Hamas: Politics, Charity, and Terrorism in the Service of Jihad." [https://books.google.com/books?id=Min9VpiravsC&pg=PA95 p. 95]

Hamas camouflages its combatants in civilian clothes, turning all Gazans into potential IDF targets.

Hamas camouflages its combatants in civilian clothes, turning all Gazans into potential IDF targets.

Hamas glorifies martyrdom as a high calling, intentionally drawing Palestinian civilians into danger by firing rockets at Israel from civilian population centers. Hamas has been known to physically prevent civilians from evacuating targeted buildings.

Hamas glorifies martyrdom as a high calling, intentionally drawing Palestinian civilians into danger by firing rockets at Israel from civilian population centers. Hamas has been known to physically prevent civilians from evacuating targeted buildings.

Hamas implements a "<b>dead-baby strategy</b>" by strategically trying to have as many as possible Palestinian babies killed, in order to use the photos to raise finances and political collateral.

Hamas implements a "'''dead-baby strategy'''" by strategically trying to have as many as possible Palestinian babies killed, in order to use the photos to raise finances and political collateral.

Hamas declared that all Israelis – including civilian men, women and children – are legitimate targets of missile attacks.

Hamas declared that all Israelis – including civilian men, women and children – are legitimate targets of missile attacks.

Hamas frequently misfires rockets which land in Gaza, destroying buildings and killing innocent Palestinians.

Hamas frequently misfires rockets which land in Gaza, destroying buildings and killing innocent Palestinians.

This tactic is part of what several Middle-East scholars have termed the “dead baby” strategy. A widely circulated cartoon makes this point effectively:

This tactic is part of what several Middle-East scholars have termed the “dead baby” strategy. A widely circulated cartoon makes this point effectively:

[http://gatestoneinstitute.org/pics/large/165.jpg]</i></ref><ref>Richard Landes (@richard_landes) Tweeted [https://twitter.com/richard_landes/status/640915923222687745?s=20 Sep 7, 2015]:

[http://gatestoneinstitute.org/pics/large/165.jpg]</i></ref><ref>Richard Landes (@richard_landes) Tweeted [https://twitter.com/richard_landes/status/640915923222687745?s=20 Sep 7, 2015]:

Will Chris Gunness ever be held to account for his role in Hamas' cannibalistic "dead baby" strategy? http://t.co/zyiJm7c2L0 </ref><ref>Richard Kemp V (@COLRICHARDKEMP) Tweeted ([https://twitter.com/COLRICHARDKEMP/status/491612158933733377?s=20 July 22, 2014]):

Will Chris Gunness ever be held to account for his role in Hamas' cannibalistic "dead baby" strategy? http://t.co/zyiJm7c2L0</ref><ref>Richard Kemp V (@COLRICHARDKEMP) Tweeted ([https://twitter.com/COLRICHARDKEMP/status/491612158933733377?s=20 July 22, 2014]):

.@shashj Inflammatory comments encourage violence in Europe; validating Hamas dead baby strategy encourages wider use of human shields.</ref><ref>[https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-hamas-israel-terrorism-20210520-qtkumugtpzfnxlzx7y5446gfoe-story.html There is only one honest answer to this Israel-Palestinian conflict: Condemning Hamas terrorism], Alan Dershowitz, NY Daily News, May 19, 2021

.@shashj Inflammatory comments encourage violence in Europe; validating Hamas dead baby strategy encourages wider use of human shields.</ref><ref>[https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-hamas-israel-terrorism-20210520-qtkumugtpzfnxlzx7y5446gfoe-story.html There is only one honest answer to this Israel-Palestinian conflict: Condemning Hamas terrorism], Alan Dershowitz, NY Daily News, May 19, 2021

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''The Israeli military said it has captured a Hamas manual on urban warfare — called “Introduction to the City War” — that extols the benefits of civilian deaths and openly admits that Israel tries to avoid them''</ref>

''The Israeli military said it has captured a Hamas manual on urban warfare — called “Introduction to the City War” — that extols the benefits of civilian deaths and openly admits that Israel tries to avoid them''</ref>

Hamas terrorists confessed to human shields use,<ref>"[https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-fighters-said-to-cop-to-human-shield-use/ Hamas fighters said to cop to human shield use]," TOI, Aug 28, 2014.</ref> including that it was “widely known” that senior Hamas operatives had been hiding inside of Gaza’s hospitals.<ref name=idf-confession>[https://www.idf.il/en/articles/hamas/hamas-terrorists-confess-to-using-human-shields/ Hamas Terrorists Confess to Using Human Shields]. IDF, Aug 27, 2014.

Hamas terrorists confessed to human shields use,<ref>"[https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-fighters-said-to-cop-to-human-shield-use/ Hamas fighters said to cop to human shield use]," TOI, Aug 28, 2014.</ref> including that it was “widely known” that senior Hamas operatives had been hiding inside of Gaza's hospitals.<ref name=idf-confession>[https://www.idf.il/en/articles/hamas/hamas-terrorists-confess-to-using-human-shields/ Hamas Terrorists Confess to Using Human Shields]. IDF, Aug 27, 2014.

Another terrorist said it was “widely known” that senior Hamas operatives had been hiding inside of Gaza’s hospitals.</ref>

Another terrorist said it was “widely known” that senior Hamas operatives had been hiding inside of Gaza’s hospitals.</ref>

As Israel, the side that does care about all civilians, enacted its inventive advanced warning for civilians to evacuate ahead of targeting terrorists or/and weapon facilities etc., Hamas called on the population to stay put and not adhere to IDF warning.<ref>[https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4541048,00.html Hamas: Do not evacuate homes before the IDF bombs], Roi Kais and Elior Levy, ''YNET'', Jul 10, 2014.<br>

As Israel, the side that does care about all civilians, enacted its inventive advanced warning for civilians to evacuate ahead of targeting terrorists or/and weapon facilities etc., Hamas called on the population to stay put and not adhere to IDF warning.<ref>[https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4541048,00.html Hamas: Do not evacuate homes before the IDF bombs], Roi Kais and Elior Levy, ''YNET'', Jul 10, 2014.<br>

<i>Gaza Interior Ministry calls not to cooperate with IDF warnings before shelling houses...</i></ref>

''Gaza Interior Ministry calls not to cooperate with IDF warnings before shelling houses...''</ref>

In June, 2021, [[Hamas]] leader ''Yahya Sinwar'' himself admitted that the terrorist group hides in civilian buildings in Gaza.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/TheBuffaloTribune/videos/hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-admits-that-the-terrorist-group/2895337384055026/?extid=SEO---- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar admits that the terrorist group] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1Ul_OAebu/?hl=en]</ref><ref>Yoseph Haddad (@YosephHaddad) Tweeted:

In June, 2021, [[Hamas]] leader ''Yahya Sinwar'' himself admitted that the terrorist group hides in civilian buildings in Gaza.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/TheBuffaloTribune/videos/hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-admits-that-the-terrorist-group/2895337384055026/?extid=SEO---- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar admits that the terrorist group] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1Ul_OAebu/?hl=en]</ref><ref>Yoseph Haddad (@YosephHaddad) Tweeted:

As summarised, <ref>[https://www.hadassah.org/story/speak-up-for-israel Speak Up for Israel], Hadassah, May 21, 2021</ref>

As summarised,<ref>[https://www.hadassah.org/story/speak-up-for-israel Speak Up for Israel], Hadassah, May 21, 2021</ref>

<blockquote>Certain facts are irrefutable. The terrorists are motivated by hatred and aim to wound or kill innocent women, men and children. Israel, by contrast, is motivated by the legal and moral imperative to protect and preserve life, and is always entirely justified in acting in its own self-defense...It is impossible to obtain reliable data on civilian casualties in Gaza. Data that is provided to and reported by the media come from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. What we do know — what is proven — is that Hamas commits war crimes by using Palestinians as human shields. No place in Gaza is safe from Hamas. Rockets, mortars, rifles and missiles are stored or fired from [https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/press-releases/unrwa-condemns-placement-rockets-second-time-one-its-schools schools], [https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/1620882686-hamas-rocket-fired-from-gaza-hits-apartment-building-in-petah-tikva apartment buildings], [https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/11/how-the-media-makes-the-israel-story/383262/ offices], [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/07/31/why-hamas-stores-its-weapons-inside-hospitals-mosques-and-schools mosques] and [https://www.timesofisrael.com/finnish-tv-rockets-fired-from-gaza-hospital/ hospitals].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Certain facts are irrefutable. The terrorists are motivated by hatred and aim to wound or kill innocent women, men and children. Israel, by contrast, is motivated by the legal and moral imperative to protect and preserve life, and is always entirely justified in acting in its own self-defense...It is impossible to obtain reliable data on civilian casualties in Gaza. Data that is provided to and reported by the media come from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. What we do know — what is proven — is that Hamas commits war crimes by using Palestinians as human shields. No place in Gaza is safe from Hamas. Rockets, mortars, rifles and missiles are stored or fired from [https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/press-releases/unrwa-condemns-placement-rockets-second-time-one-its-schools schools], [https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/1620882686-hamas-rocket-fired-from-gaza-hits-apartment-building-in-petah-tikva apartment buildings], [https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/11/how-the-media-makes-the-israel-story/383262/ offices], [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/07/31/why-hamas-stores-its-weapons-inside-hospitals-mosques-and-schools mosques] and [https://www.timesofisrael.com/finnish-tv-rockets-fired-from-gaza-hospital/ hospitals].</blockquote>

Aishi Zidan, a journalist for the daily newspaper Helsinging Sanomat, described the rocket attack in a report, which was uploaded to YouTube on Friday. The blog Legal Insurrection provided a translation of the Finnish report.</blockquote></ref> She is of Arab descent.

Aishi Zidan, a journalist for the daily newspaper Helsinging Sanomat, described the rocket attack in a report, which was uploaded to YouTube on Friday. The blog Legal Insurrection provided a translation of the Finnish report.</blockquote></ref> She is of Arab descent.

The Hamas terror-tunnels have been built intentionally beneath civilian areas. And the IDF had to maneuver very carefully how to eliminate terror actors hiding there, such as in [[Guardian of walls]] op. <ref>Amir Bohbot, [https://news.walla.co.il/item/3504460 This is how the top Hamas engineers were eliminated in the "Guardian of the Walls": "They were buried"], ''Walla!'', 07/05/2022.

The Hamas terror-tunnels have been built intentionally beneath civilian areas. And the IDF had to maneuver very carefully how to eliminate terror actors hiding there, such as in [[Guardian of walls]] op.<ref>Amir Bohbot, [https://news.walla.co.il/item/3504460 This is how the top Hamas engineers were eliminated in the "Guardian of the Walls": "They were buried"], ''Walla!'', 07/05/2022.

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During the operation, the IDF launched the "Goliath City" plan, the details of which are revealed for the first time, in which a huge branch branched off in tunnels under civilian buildings in Gaza City. "

During the operation, the IDF launched the "Goliath City" plan, the details of which are revealed for the first time, in which a huge branch branched off in tunnels under civilian buildings in Gaza City. "

"Palestinians" themselves, in the West Bank, showed a <b>majority supporting launching rockets/missiles into Israel from within populated areas</b>, which is de factor human shields. From a poll 2014 poll:<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-palestinian-poll-reveals-waning-support-for-hamas/amp/ New Palestinian poll reveals waning support for Hamas], ''TOI'',  Sep 30, 2014.<blockquote>New Palestinian poll reveals waning support for Hamas. But 80% advocate resuming rocket fire if Gaza blockade isn't lifted...

"Palestinians" themselves, in the West Bank, showed a '''majority supporting launching rockets/missiles into Israel from within populated areas''', which is de factor human shields. From a poll 2014 poll:<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-palestinian-poll-reveals-waning-support-for-hamas/amp/ New Palestinian poll reveals waning support for Hamas], ''TOI'',  Sep 30, 2014.<blockquote>New Palestinian poll reveals waning support for Hamas. But 80% advocate resuming rocket fire if Gaza blockade isn't lifted...

One question, addressing the Israeli talking point of Hamas using civilians in Gaza as "human shields," revealed interesting answers. Fifty-seven percent of respondents justified rocket launching from within populated areas; but a large discrepancy existed between Gaza — which suffered the brunt of the Israeli attacks — with 48% support, and the West Bank, with 62%.</blockquote><br>

One question, addressing the Israeli talking point of Hamas using civilians in Gaza as "human shields," revealed interesting answers. Fifty-seven percent of respondents justified rocket launching from within populated areas; but a large discrepancy existed between Gaza — which suffered the brunt of the Israeli attacks — with 48% support, and the West Bank, with 62%.</blockquote><br>

As the deaths of Gazan children in Jabalia on Aug 6, 2022 was shown to be a result of, yet, another Islamic Jihad failed rocket, one should remember the wider deadly problem in that circle.

As the deaths of Gazan children in Jabalia on Aug 6, 2022 was shown to be a result of, yet, another Islamic Jihad failed rocket, one should remember the wider deadly problem in that circle.

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen, reporting from Gaza on May 21, 2021, (amidst Guardian of Walls against Hamas barrage of rockets) showed a Gazan in the crowd screaming in ecstatic: <b>"We sacrifice everything for Jerusalem. I'm sacrificing my wife my child for Jerusalem."</b> While cheers can be heard. And this is how he reported it on BBC live TV.

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen, reporting from Gaza on May 21, 2021, (amidst Guardian of Walls against Hamas barrage of rockets) showed a Gazan in the crowd screaming in ecstatic: '''"We sacrifice everything for Jerusalem. I'm sacrificing my wife my child for Jerusalem."''' While cheers can be heard. And this is how he reported it on BBC live TV.

Then it was edited and the part of "my wife, my child" was removed from the clip.

Then it was edited and the part of "my wife, my child" was removed from the clip.

No surprise there for biased BBC or Jeremy Bowen for that matter.

No surprise there for biased BBC or Jeremy Bowen for that matter.

[https://static.europe-israel.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Marwan-Abu-Rida-640x400.jpg].</blockquote>[https://www.now14.co.il/%D7%94%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%A3-%D7%A0%D7%92%D7%93-%D7%94%D7%A1%D7%94%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%90%D7%93%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%93%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%A9-%D7%9C%D7%A4%D7%98%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%94%D7%92-%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%9A/ Now14, Jan 4, 2018]:<blockquote>The coordinator of government operations in the territories, Major General Yoav (Foli) Mordechai, demands the firing of an ambulance driver who exploits Gazan patients for the needs of terrorist organizations: "Hamas continues to cross red lines, residents of Gaza - wake up!"</blockquote></ref>

[https://static.europe-israel.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Marwan-Abu-Rida-640x400.jpg].</blockquote>[https://www.now14.co.il/%D7%94%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%A3-%D7%A0%D7%92%D7%93-%D7%94%D7%A1%D7%94%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%90%D7%93%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%93%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%A9-%D7%9C%D7%A4%D7%98%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%94%D7%92-%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%9A/ Now14, Jan 4, 2018]:<blockquote>The coordinator of government operations in the territories, Major General Yoav (Foli) Mordechai, demands the firing of an ambulance driver who exploits Gazan patients for the needs of terrorist organizations: "Hamas continues to cross red lines, residents of Gaza - wake up!"</blockquote></ref>

Report in 2017-2018 on Hezbollah:<ref>[https://www.bostonherald.com/2017/06/30/block-hezbollah-preps-for-new-attacks-with-human-shields/ Block: Hezbollah preps for new attacks with ‘human shields’] Joshua S. Block, Boston Herald,  Published: June 30, 2017,  Updated: November 17, 2018.</ref>

Report in 2017–2018 on Hezbollah:<ref>[https://www.bostonherald.com/2017/06/30/block-hezbollah-preps-for-new-attacks-with-human-shields/ Block: Hezbollah preps for new attacks with ‘human shields’] Joshua S. Block, Boston Herald,  Published: June 30, 2017,  Updated: November 17, 2018.</ref>

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Those who follow events in the Middle East are no stranger to the carnage in Syria, but there is another humanitarian crisis in the making you probably haven’t heard much about. Why? Because you will only read it, splashed across international newspapers, when it is too late and everyone acts surprised and outraged that it happened.

Those who follow events in the Middle East are no stranger to the carnage in Syria, but there is another humanitarian crisis in the making you probably haven’t heard much about. Why? Because you will only read it, splashed across international newspapers, when it is too late and everyone acts surprised and outraged that it happened.

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As a result of Hezbollah using civilians as human shields including placing weapons near residential areas,<ref> Assaf Orion, "[https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/hezbollahs-secrets-explode-and-are-covered-again Hezbollah’s Secrets Explode—and Are Covered Up—Again]," Washington Institute, Oct 8, 2020.

As a result of Hezbollah using civilians as human shields including placing weapons near residential areas,<ref>Assaf Orion, "[https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/hezbollahs-secrets-explode-and-are-covered-again Hezbollah’s Secrets Explode—and Are Covered Up—Again]," Washington Institute, Oct 8, 2020.

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<i>embeds its forces and weapons in populated areas, thereby exposing civilians to safety hazards and turning them into human shields in the event of another war...</i></ref> the Aug 4, 2020, explosion damaged over half the city and killed at least 218 people.<ref>Guy Davies and Ibtissem Guenfoud, "[https://abcnews.go.com/International/year-beirut-blast-lebanon-suffering-economic-political-crises/story?id=79218459 One year after Beirut blast, Lebanon suffering economic and political crises]", ABC, August 4, 2021</ref> Fearing truth will be revealed about Hezbollah's fault, its thugs attacked protesting investigation on Oct 14, 2021. 6 killed, 32 injured.<ref>Tzvi Joffre, "[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/beirut-blast-lebanon-court-dismisses-case-vs-judge-probe-to-continue-681974 Beirut blast: 6 killed, 32 injured as Hezbollah protests investigation]," JPost, Oct 14, 2021

''embeds its forces and weapons in populated areas, thereby exposing civilians to safety hazards and turning them into human shields in the event of another war...''</ref> the Aug 4, 2020, explosion damaged over half the city and killed at least 218 people.<ref>Guy Davies and Ibtissem Guenfoud, "[https://abcnews.go.com/International/year-beirut-blast-lebanon-suffering-economic-political-crises/story?id=79218459 One year after Beirut blast, Lebanon suffering economic and political crises]", ABC, August 4, 2021</ref> Fearing truth will be revealed about Hezbollah's fault, its thugs attacked protesting investigation on Oct 14, 2021. 6 killed, 32 injured.<ref>Tzvi Joffre, "[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/beirut-blast-lebanon-court-dismisses-case-vs-judge-probe-to-continue-681974 Beirut blast: 6 killed, 32 injured as Hezbollah protests investigation]," JPost, Oct 14, 2021

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Shots were fired as Hezbollah and its allies protested against the judge in charge of the Beirut port blast investigation on Thursday.

Shots were fired as Hezbollah and its allies protested against the judge in charge of the Beirut port blast investigation on Thursday.

*M. Friedman of AP reports (in 2014) how Hamas uses and even controls journalists;

*M. Friedman of AP reports (in 2014) how Hamas uses and even controls journalists;

*Hamas firing from besides offices of AP journalists; 2017-2021;

*Hamas firing from besides offices of AP journalists; 2017–2021;

*In 2018 Hamas' Sinwar: "We Decided To Turn The Bodies Of Our Women And Children Into A Dam Blocking Arab Collapse;"

*In 2018 Hamas' Sinwar: "We Decided To Turn The Bodies Of Our Women And Children Into A Dam Blocking Arab Collapse;"

*and in 2006  

*and in 2006  

*also by foreign journalist in 2006;  

*also by foreign journalist in 2006;  

* the wide report of using civilians in 2018-19;

* the wide report of using civilians in 2018–19;

*2021, the Druze fighting Hezbolllah for launching rockets from near their houses in order so to draw fire from IDF at them.

*2021, the Druze fighting Hezbolllah for launching rockets from near their houses in order so to draw fire from IDF at them.

"We strongly reject the destructive views of Gordon, who cynically uses the existing freedom of expression in Israel and at Ben-Gurion University."]

"We strongly reject the destructive views of Gordon, who cynically uses the existing freedom of expression in Israel and at Ben-Gurion University."]

co-authoring<ref>[http://www.danielpipes.org/comments/260022Anti-Israel bigotry: How to Dehumanize Israeli Civilians - Academically], DP, Aug 18, 2020</ref> a "book"<ref name=dp2020/> whereby in reality he identifies with [[Hamas]]<ref>[https://israel-academia-monitor.com/2020/11/19/how-neve-gordon-identifies-with-hamas/ How Neve Gordon Identifies with Hamas] Israel Academia Monitor, Nov 19, 2020</ref> --"book" promoted by two known hateful over-a-decade-propagandists<ref>https://www.theisraelgroup.org/post/anti-israel-editor-nishidani</ref> yet, facts are facts.<br> Both "co-authors" wrote earlier against denouncing Hamas for its routine method of using its people as human shields. Using that pseudo line of which side lost more, (asides from the unreliable figures of so called "civilians" coming from pallywood), they wrote/protested against Amnesty's report: [https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/mde21/1178/2015/en/] 26 March 2015, Index number: MDE 21/1178/2015: ''During the Gaza/Israel conflict in July and August 2014, Palestinian armed groups fired thousands of rockets and mortars at Israel, in many cases directed towards Israeli civilians and civilian objects, in violation of international law. The conduct of Palestinian armed groups, including firing from residential areas and using indiscriminate munitions that cannot be accurately directed at a military target, also endangered civilians in Gaza.'')</font>

co-authoring<ref>[http://www.danielpipes.org/comments/260022Anti-Israel bigotry: How to Dehumanize Israeli Civilians - Academically], DP, Aug 18, 2020</ref> a "book"<ref name=dp2020/> whereby in reality he identifies with [[Hamas]]<ref>[https://israel-academia-monitor.com/2020/11/19/how-neve-gordon-identifies-with-hamas/ How Neve Gordon Identifies with Hamas] Israel Academia Monitor, Nov 19, 2020</ref> --"book" promoted by two known hateful over-a-decade-propagandists<ref>https://www.theisraelgroup.org/post/anti-israel-editor-nishidani</ref> yet, facts are facts.<br> Both "co-authors" wrote earlier against denouncing Hamas for its routine method of using its people as human shields. Using that pseudo line of which side lost more, (asides from the unreliable figures of so-called "civilians" coming from pallywood), they wrote/protested against Amnesty's report: [https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/mde21/1178/2015/en/] 26 March 2015, Index number: MDE 21/1178/2015: ''During the Gaza/Israel conflict in July and August 2014, Palestinian armed groups fired thousands of rockets and mortars at Israel, in many cases directed towards Israeli civilians and civilian objects, in violation of international law. The conduct of Palestinian armed groups, including firing from residential areas and using indiscriminate munitions that cannot be accurately directed at a military target, also endangered civilians in Gaza.'')</font>

It has been pointed out, one might imagine, what would have happened, if Israel would, even once, albeit not go as far as to behave like its Arab Palestinian or Hezbollah side that actively aim at civilians while using its own, but with its mighty weapons just hadn’t gone to great length ['roof knocking',<ref>Yaakov Katz, "How the IDF invented 'Roof Knocking', the tactic that saves lives in Gaza." Jerusalem Lost, March 25, 2021. https://m.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/the-story-of-idfs-innovative-tactic-to-avoid-civilian-casualties-in-gaza-663170</ref> developing precision 'Iron Sting' for precision preventing collateral damage<ref>Seth Frantzman @sfrantzman:

It has been pointed out, one might imagine, what would have happened, if Israel would, even once, albeit not go as far as to behave like its Arab Palestinian or Hezbollah side that actively aim at civilians while using its own, but with its mighty weapons just hadn't gone to great length ['roof knocking',<ref>Yaakov Katz, "How the IDF invented 'Roof Knocking', the tactic that saves lives in Gaza." Jerusalem Lost, March 25, 2021. https://m.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/the-story-of-idfs-innovative-tactic-to-avoid-civilian-casualties-in-gaza-663170</ref> developing precision 'Iron Sting' for precision preventing collateral damage<ref>Seth Frantzman @sfrantzman:

Iron Sting is a 'networked precision fire system' – a mortar munition that employs laser and GPS to engage targets accurately and prevent collateral damage. Trials have been conducted successfully, concluding the system’s development. [https://mobile.twitter.com/sfrantzman/status/1371219951168724993 Mar 14, 2021].</ref> various methods<ref>'How Israel moves Gazan civilians out of the way of attacks on Hamas.' ''Israel uses phone calls and roof-knock munitions to evacuate Gazans ahead of airstrikes. "We select warheads with the necessary lethality to hit those who need to be hit and to reduce the impact on others," Israeli official explains.'' By Reuters and ILH Staff. 05-14-2021. https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/05/14/how-israel-keeps-innocent-gazans-safe-from-iaf-airstrikes/</ref><ref>'More Accurate Better Bombs and Sparing Human Shields.' WSJ, August 10, 2018. ''A key reason for civilian casualties other than faulty intelligence or inaccurate ordnance: The deliberate use of civilians as human shields by terrorist groups.'' https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-accurate-better-bombs-and-sparing-human-shields-1533938542</ref>] to minimize civilians from adversary territories.

Iron Sting is a 'networked precision fire system' – a mortar munition that employs laser and GPS to engage targets accurately and prevent collateral damage. Trials have been conducted successfully, concluding the system’s development. [https://mobile.twitter.com/sfrantzman/status/1371219951168724993 Mar 14, 2021].</ref> various methods<ref>'How Israel moves Gazan civilians out of the way of attacks on Hamas.' ''Israel uses phone calls and roof-knock munitions to evacuate Gazans ahead of airstrikes. "We select warheads with the necessary lethality to hit those who need to be hit and to reduce the impact on others," Israeli official explains.'' By Reuters and ILH Staff. 05-14-2021. https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/05/14/how-israel-keeps-innocent-gazans-safe-from-iaf-airstrikes/</ref><ref>'More Accurate Better Bombs and Sparing Human Shields.' WSJ, August 10, 2018. ''A key reason for civilian casualties other than faulty intelligence or inaccurate ordnance: The deliberate use of civilians as human shields by terrorist groups.'' https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-accurate-better-bombs-and-sparing-human-shields-1533938542</ref>] to minimize civilians from adversary territories.

Israel is known to have blamed Hamas in each of its recent operations in the Gaza Strip and also in the current operation, "Protective Edge", for burying weapons and rockets in educational institutions and residences, using civilians as human shields and assuming that if Israel decides to hit these weapons depots - this will severely harm it from an explanatory [PR] point of view.</i></ref> and again days later for placing rockets in yet another UNRWA school;<ref>[https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/07/hamas-rockets-found-in-second-united-nations-school/374874/ Hamas Rockets Found in Second United Nations School] Adam Chandler, The Atlantic, July 22, 2014.

Israel is known to have blamed Hamas in each of its recent operations in the Gaza Strip and also in the current operation, "Protective Edge", for burying weapons and rockets in educational institutions and residences, using civilians as human shields and assuming that if Israel decides to hit these weapons depots - this will severely harm it from an explanatory [PR] point of view.</i></ref> and again days later for placing rockets in yet another UNRWA school;<ref>[https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/07/hamas-rockets-found-in-second-united-nations-school/374874/ Hamas Rockets Found in Second United Nations School] Adam Chandler, The Atlantic, July 22, 2014.

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An undisclosed number of rockets were found in a school run by a United Nations agency for the second time in a week. This time, they were in a facility within proximity of 3,000 displaced Palestinians.</i></ref><ref>[https://www.un.org/unispal/document/auto-insert-207812/ For the 2nd time, UNRWA condemns placement of rockets in one of its schools – UNRWA press release] July 22, 2014.

An undisclosed number of rockets were found in a school run by a United Nations agency for the second time in a week. This time, they were in a facility within proximity of 3,000 displaced Palestinians.</i></ref><ref>[https://www.un.org/unispal/document/auto-insert-207812/ For the 2nd time, UNRWA condemns placement of rockets in one of its schools – UNRWA press release] July 22, 2014.

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UNRWA CONDEMNS PLACEMENT OF ROCKETS, FOR A SECOND TIME, IN ONE OF ITS SCHOOLS

UNRWA CONDEMNS PLACEMENT OF ROCKETS, FOR A SECOND TIME, IN ONE OF ITS SCHOOLS

''Let the whole world see. Hezbollah is firing from near homes so that it [Israel] hits us,'' a Druze villager said on a video posted to social media. The furious response by the villagers indicates that Hezbollah can expect no cooperation from Lebanese Druze in any future attempt to use them as human shields. Such tensions also represent simmering sectarian fault lines in Lebanon, which are becoming more acute as the country continues to experience massive economic and political crises.

''Let the whole world see. Hezbollah is firing from near homes so that it [Israel] hits us,'' a Druze villager said on a video posted to social media. The furious response by the villagers indicates that Hezbollah can expect no cooperation from Lebanese Druze in any future attempt to use them as human shields. Such tensions also represent simmering sectarian fault lines in Lebanon, which are becoming more acute as the country continues to experience massive economic and political crises.

''The dogs of Hezbollah are firing from the center of the Druze heartland,'' a villager said in the video.</blockquote></ref> near Druze houses, in a rare courageous act against the terror group that has its grip on [[Lebanon]] via terror, Druze villagers from the southern Lebanese Druze village of Chouya, on August 6, 2021, fought the Hezbollah<ref name=toi>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-druze-halt-hezbollah-rocket-launcher-convoy-after-attack-on-israel/ Lebanese Druze confront, detain Hezbollah rocket crew after it fires at Israel], Emanuel Fabian, TOI, Aug 6, 2021.

''The dogs of Hezbollah are firing from the center of the Druze heartland,'' a villager said in the video.</blockquote></ref> near Druze houses, in a rare courageous act against the terror group that has its grip on [[Lebanon]] via terror, Druze villagers from the southern Lebanese Druze village of Chouya, on August 6, 2021, fought the Hezbollah<ref name=jns/><ref name=toi>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-druze-halt-hezbollah-rocket-launcher-convoy-after-attack-on-israel/ Lebanese Druze confront, detain Hezbollah rocket crew after it fires at Israel], Emanuel Fabian, TOI, Aug 6, 2021.

''Angry villagers in Chouya accuse terror group of endangering lives by firing from near civilian areas; Lebanon army arrives, confiscates launcher, arrests 4 suspects.''</ref><ref name=jns/> for firing from near their houses in order to draw fire from Israeli defenders, using the population as [[Human shields by terrorists|human shields]].<ref name=toi/><ref>[https://hamodia.com/2021/08/08/lebanese-druze-detain-hezbollah-terrorists-fired-rockets-israel/ Lebanese Druze Detain Hezbollah Terrorists Who Fired Rockets at Israel] Yoni Weiss, Hamodia, August 8, 2021.<i>  

''Angry villagers in Chouya accuse terror group of endangering lives by firing from near civilian areas; Lebanon army arrives, confiscates launcher, arrests 4 suspects.''</ref> for firing from near their houses in order to draw fire from Israeli defenders, using the population as [[Human shields by terrorists|human shields]].<ref name=toi/><ref>[https://hamodia.com/2021/08/08/lebanese-druze-detain-hezbollah-terrorists-fired-rockets-israel/ Lebanese Druze Detain Hezbollah Terrorists Who Fired Rockets at Israel] Yoni Weiss, Hamodia, August 8, 2021.<i>  

Locals accused Hezbollah of launching rockets at Israel from their village and endangering their lives by firing at Israel from civilian areas.</i></ref><ref>Mike Fainzilber (@MFainzilber) Tweeted:

Locals accused Hezbollah of launching rockets at Israel from their village and endangering their lives by firing at Israel from civilian areas.</i></ref><ref>Mike Fainzilber (@MFainzilber) Tweeted:

Lebanese stopping a rocket launcher belonging to the Iranian Hezbollah, which was preparing to launch rockets towards Israeli territory from the vicinity of their homes. People objecting to being used as human shields in a proxy war waged by and for the Iranian regime.

Lebanese stopping a rocket launcher belonging to the Iranian Hezbollah, which was preparing to launch rockets towards Israeli territory from the vicinity of their homes. People objecting to being used as human shields in a proxy war waged by and for the Iranian regime.

A viral video now on the net.

A viral video now on the net.

[https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Elk/status/1423569296383520772?s=20 Aug 6, 2021]

[https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Elk/status/1423569296383520772?s=20 Aug 6, 2021]

https://t.co/tYjH7yxeD8</ref> Noted as a dramatic event.<ref>[https://news.walla.co.il/item/3452884 Former Druze battalion commander: "Druze attempts in Lebanon to stop Hezbollah are dramatic]" Walla! News, August 8, 2021.

https://t.co/tYjH7yxeD8</ref> Noted as a dramatic event.<ref>[https://news.walla.co.il/item/3452884 Former Druze battalion commander: "Druze attempts in Lebanon to stop Hezbollah are dramatic]" Walla! News, August 8, 2021.

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MK Mofid Marai of White Brush referred to an incident that was documented on Friday and received considerable resonance over the weekend on social media.

MK Mofid Marai of White Brush referred to an incident that was documented on Friday and received considerable resonance over the weekend on social media.

"In my meetings with the prime minister, with President Herzog, with the ministers in Israel’s newly formed national unity government, we discussed in detail what Israel needs to defend itself," says Blinken. "We are delivering on those needs as we speak."</small></blockquote></ref><ref>[https://news.sky.com/video/hamas-uses-people-as-human-shields-says-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-12982714 'Hamas uses people as human shields,' says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken], '"Sky News'', Oct 11, 2023</ref>

"In my meetings with the prime minister, with President Herzog, with the ministers in Israel’s newly formed national unity government, we discussed in detail what Israel needs to defend itself," says Blinken. "We are delivering on those needs as we speak."</small></blockquote></ref><ref>[https://news.sky.com/video/hamas-uses-people-as-human-shields-says-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-12982714 'Hamas uses people as human shields,' says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken], '"Sky News'', Oct 11, 2023</ref>

==Since [[Oct 7 War| Oct 7 atrocities]]:  use of human shields by Hamas / PIJ  - reports==

==Since [[Oct 7 War|Oct 7 atrocities]]:  use of human shields by Hamas / PIJ  - reports==

[[File:Palestinianism1.jpg|thumb|'Palestinianism cult is to starve its people, prevent humane-IDF urged evacuation, attacking aid supply or/and use civilians as human shields… all to get sympathy.']]

[[File:Palestinianism1.jpg|thumb|'Palestinianism cult is to starve its people, prevent humane-IDF urged evacuation, attacking aid supply or/and use civilians as human shields... all to get sympathy.']]

'''Human shields''' are a tactic where civilians or non-combatants are deliberately placed in or around military targets to deter attacks, which is a violation of international humanitarian law. Palestinian Arab  Islamic regimes have been using its own people to cause their deaths in order to earn world sympathy and to demonize Israel. Hamas, the governing authority in the Gaza Strip since 2007, has been repeatedly accused by Israel, the United States, and other entities of using Palestinian civilians, hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure as human shields during conflicts with Israel. These accusations intensified following the [[Oct 7 War|Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, attack on Israel]], which triggered the the op. ''Swords of Iron,'' Multiple sources, including statements from U.S. officials, Israeli military findings, and even criticisms from the Palestinian Authority, have documented instances where Hamas embedded military operations among civilians to exploit Israel's efforts to minimize civilian casualties.<ref name="biden-oct10">Biden Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel as ‘Evil’. By Peter Baker. The New York Times. Oct 10, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/us/politics/biden-israel-hamas.html</ref><ref name="whitehouse-oct10">Remarks by President Biden on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel. The White House. October 10, 2023. https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/10/10/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-terrorist-attacks-in-israel-2/</ref>

'''Human shields''' are a tactic where civilians or non-combatants are deliberately placed in or around military targets to deter attacks, which is a violation of international humanitarian law. Palestinian Arab  Islamic regimes have been using its own people to cause their deaths in order to earn world sympathy and to demonize Israel. Hamas, the governing authority in the Gaza Strip since 2007, has been repeatedly accused by Israel, the United States, and other entities of using Palestinian civilians, hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure as human shields during conflicts with Israel. These accusations intensified following the [[Oct 7 War|Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, attack on Israel]], which triggered the op. ''Swords of Iron,'' Multiple sources, including statements from U.S. officials, Israeli military findings, and even criticisms from the Palestinian Authority, have documented instances where Hamas embedded military operations among civilians to exploit Israel's efforts to minimize civilian casualties.<ref name="biden-oct10">Biden Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel as ‘Evil’. By Peter Baker. The New York Times. Oct 10, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/us/politics/biden-israel-hamas.html</ref><ref name="whitehouse-oct10">Remarks by President Biden on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel. The White House. October 10, 2023. https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/10/10/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-terrorist-attacks-in-israel-2/</ref>

This section summarizes documented examples of Hamas's alleged use of human shields, focusing on incidents post-October 7, 2023, based on reports from Israeli military operations, international statements, and intercepted communications.

This section summarizes documented examples of Hamas's alleged use of human shields, focusing on incidents post-October 7, 2023, based on reports from Israeli military operations, international statements, and intercepted communications.