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</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,
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Jun 27, 2018.
''The resolution was specifically aimed as Hamas, which has used human shields, including women and children, during its conflicts with Israel.''</ref> <font size=1>(unusual for biased UN<ref name=un-guilty/>)</font> 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.
''The resolution was specifically aimed as Hamas, which has used human shields, including women and children, during its conflicts with Israel.''</ref> <font size=1>(unusual for biased UN<ref name=un-guilty/>)</font> As well as by: By [[Barack Obama]] on Aug-1-2014.<ref>[https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4505586/user-clip-country-tolerate-tunnels-us User Clip: No country would tolerate Tunnels Except the U.S.] C-SPAN.org, Aug 1, 2014.
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... On the other hand, because of the incredibly irresponsible actions on the part of Hamas to oftentimes house these rocket launchers right in the middle of civilian neighborhoods, we end up seeing people who had nothing to do with these rockets ending up being hurt.Part of the reason why we've been pushing so hard for a cease-fire is precisely because it's hard to reconcile Israel's legitimate need to defend itself with our concern with those civilians...</blockquote>
... On the other hand, because of the incredibly irresponsible actions on the part of Hamas to oftentimes house these rocket launchers right in the middle of civilian neighborhoods, we end up seeing people who had nothing to do with these rockets ending up being hurt.Part of the reason why we've been pushing so hard for a cease-fire is precisely because it's hard to reconcile Israel's legitimate need to defend itself with our concern with those civilians...</blockquote>
Obama mentioned again his concern over the Palestinian death toll, but he stressed “Israel’s right to defend itself, and it’s got to be able to get at those rockets and those tunnel networks.
Obama mentioned again his concern over the Palestinian death toll, but he stressed “Israel’s right to defend itself, and it’s got to be able to get at those rockets and those tunnel networks.
“On the other hand, because of the incredibly irresponsible actions on the part of Hamas to oftentimes house these rocket launchers right in the middle of civilian neighborhoods, we end up seeing people who had nothing to do with these rockets ending up being hurt.”...</i></ref>
“On the other hand, because of the incredibly irresponsible actions on the part of Hamas to oftentimes house these rocket launchers right in the middle of civilian neighborhoods, we end up seeing people who had nothing to do with these rockets ending up being hurt.”...</i></ref> by [[UK]] in 2015;<ref>[https://hansard.parliament.uk/debates/GetDebateAsText/15061517000022 Stance of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Hamas]. Feb 12, 2015.
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The Petition of residents in the Southend West constituency, Declares that the Petitioners believe that the Foreign Office view Hamas as a plausible negotiating partner for creating a peace agreement with Israel;
The Petition of residents in the Southend West constituency, Declares that the Petitioners believe that the Foreign Office view Hamas as a plausible negotiating partner for creating a peace agreement with Israel;
Proscription makes it a criminal offence to invite support for a proscribed organisation which includes, but is not restricted to, the provision of funds.
Proscription makes it a criminal offence to invite support for a proscribed organisation which includes, but is not restricted to, the provision of funds.
The entirety of Hamas (including its political and military wings) has been listed by the European Union since 2003. The UK enforces the EU asset freeze on Hamas through the Terrorist Asset Freezing Act 2010 which makes it a criminal offence for individuals or entities to supply funding to any part of Hamas.
The entirety of Hamas (including its political and military wings) has been listed by the European Union since 2003. The UK enforces the EU asset freeze on Hamas through the Terrorist Asset Freezing Act 2010 which makes it a criminal offence for individuals or entities to supply funding to any part of Hamas.
In December 2014, the listing of Hamas was annulled on procedural grounds by the European Court. This does not mean that the EU no longer considers Hamas a terrorist organisation and the European Commission is challenging the European Court's decision. The asset freeze remains in place while the legal challenge is ongoing.</blockquote></ref>
In December 2014, the listing of Hamas was annulled on procedural grounds by the European Court. This does not mean that the EU no longer considers Hamas a terrorist organisation and the European Commission is challenging the European Court's decision. The asset freeze remains in place while the legal challenge is ongoing.</blockquote></ref> by ''UNRWA'' (at such groups) on July-17-2014;<ref>[https://m.ynet.co.il/Articles/4545333 UN admits: We found 20 rockets at a school in Gaza] Elior Levy, Ynet, July 17, 2014.
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Israel constantly emphasizes that Hamas uses civilians as human shields, the refugee aid agency found the smoking gun: "In a routine check, we first discovered Palestinian weapons buried in an empty school. We condemn it."
Israel constantly emphasizes that Hamas uses civilians as human shields, the refugee aid agency found the smoking gun: "In a routine check, we first discovered Palestinian weapons buried in an empty school. We condemn it."
According to UNRWA, "Yesterday during a routine inspection of buildings we discovered about 20 rockets hidden in an empty school in the Gaza Strip. UNRWA strongly condemns the organizations responsible for placing weapons in one of its facilities "....
According to UNRWA, "Yesterday during a routine inspection of buildings we discovered about 20 rockets hidden in an empty school in the Gaza Strip. UNRWA strongly condemns the organizations responsible for placing weapons in one of its facilities "....
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.
Furthermore, the United States and the 28-member European Union, which consider Hamas as a terrorist group, have specifically condemned Hamas use of civilians as human shields.
Furthermore, the United States and the 28-member European Union, which consider Hamas as a terrorist group, have specifically condemned Hamas use of civilians as human shields.
On July 17, the United Nations Agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, known by its acronym UNRWA, announced that it had discovered 20 Hamas rockets hidden in a U.N. school in Gaza. A few days later, UNRWA announced a similar finding at another U.N. school.</blockquote></ref>
On July 17, the United Nations Agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, known by its acronym UNRWA, announced that it had discovered 20 Hamas rockets hidden in a U.N. school in Gaza. A few days later, UNRWA announced a similar finding at another U.N. school.</blockquote></ref> in 2017 at a Hamas-dug tunnel under school.<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/unrwa-uncovers-hamas-dug-tunnel-under-school-in-gaza/ UNRWA uncovers Hamas-dug tunnel under school in Gaza] TOI, staff, 9 Jun 9, 2017.
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Palestinian refugee agency condemns Gaza rulers’ underground network; Israel’s UN envoy: ‘Cruelty of Hamas’ knows no bounds.
Palestinian refugee agency condemns Gaza rulers’ underground network; Israel’s UN envoy: ‘Cruelty of Hamas’ knows no bounds.
The agency said it condemns “the existence of such tunnels in the strongest possible terms,” adding that it was “unacceptable that students and staff are placed at risk in such a way.”
The agency said it condemns “the existence of such tunnels in the strongest possible terms,” adding that it was “unacceptable that students and staff are placed at risk in such a way.”
“We demand they desist from any activities or conduct that put beneficiaries and staff at risk and undermine the ability of UN staff to provide assistance to Palestine refugees in safety and security,” the agency said.</i></ref> And in June-2021 also for a tunnel built under school, found after op. [[Guardian of walls]].<ref>[https://themedialine.org/headlines/unrwa-condemns-tunnel-built-under-gaza-school UNRWA Condemns Tunnel Built Under Gaza School] The Media Line Staff, June 6, 2021
“We demand they desist from any activities or conduct that put beneficiaries and staff at risk and undermine the ability of UN staff to provide assistance to Palestine refugees in safety and security,” the agency said.</i></ref> And in June-2021 also for a tunnel built under school, found after op. [[Guardian of walls]];<ref>[https://themedialine.org/headlines/unrwa-condemns-tunnel-built-under-gaza-school UNRWA Condemns Tunnel Built Under Gaza School] The Media Line Staff, June 6, 2021
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UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) condemned “the existence and potential use by Palestinian armed groups” of a tunnel found underneath a school in southern Gaza. It also condemned an Israeli airstrike on the building.
UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) condemned “the existence and potential use by Palestinian armed groups” of a tunnel found underneath a school in southern Gaza. It also condemned an Israeli airstrike on the building.
Announcement comes after head of the UN group is thrown out of the Strip for saying IDF launched ‘precise’ strikes in recent battle; school was empty when IDF hit.
Announcement comes after head of the UN group is thrown out of the Strip for saying IDF launched ‘precise’ strikes in recent battle; school was empty when IDF hit.
The United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency has condemned the construction of a tunnel under a school it operates in the central Gaza Strip, which was apparently targeted by the Israel Defense Forces during last month’s 11-day battle between Israel and the Hamas terror group.</i></ref>
The United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency has condemned the construction of a tunnel under a school it operates in the central Gaza Strip, which was apparently targeted by the Israel Defense Forces during last month’s 11-day battle between Israel and the Hamas terror group.</i></ref> by the Australian Labor party in July-2014.<ref>[https://www.billshorten.com.au/the-conflict-in-israel-and-the-palestinian-territories The Conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories], Bill Shorten, July 31, 2014.
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Labor is appalled by the recent shelling of a UN school in a Gaza refugee camp, and attacks on similar facilities.
Labor is appalled by the recent shelling of a UN school in a Gaza refugee camp, and attacks on similar facilities.
The initiation of attacks of this nature against a country with a clear terrorist objective of its civilian population makes the invocation of the principle of legitimate defense by Israel essential.
The initiation of attacks of this nature against a country with a clear terrorist objective of its civilian population makes the invocation of the principle of legitimate defense by Israel essential.
The Hamas attacks constitute an attack against the peace and security of Israel and the region and make it imperative to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization for the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS).</blockquote></ref>
The Hamas attacks constitute an attack against the peace and security of Israel and the region and make it imperative to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization for the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS).</blockquote></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.
<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.
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.
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.
</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/an-unexpected-u-n-turn-toward-israel/ An unexpected U.N. turn toward Israel] WJW Editorial Board, July 14, 2021.
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Since the historic founding of the state of Israel more than 73 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly has passed hundreds of resolutions critical of the Jewish state. Whether based upon criticism of Israel’s “disproportionate” response...
So it was with great surprise that we learned that in what appears to be a routine, below-the-radar resolution passed by the U.N. General Assembly last week, the world body included subtle criticism of Hamas, Hezbollah and other bad actors in the Middle East, and had elements that seemed to favor Israel.
The provisions in question were part of the General Assembly's bi-annual review of Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which was supposed to have been handled last year, but was delayed because of the COVID pandemic. Within the resolution, the General Assembly did three things that got our attention: First, it condemned the use of civilians as human shields during military operations, a common practice by terrorists — and especially Hamas in Gaza — that imperils innocent lives. Second, for the first time ever, the General Assembly condemned terrorism directed toward Jews, among others. And third, it condemned the use of the internet to recruit terrorists.
These three unexpected provisions — tucked away in the broader Global Terror resolution — are a welcome change, even if the reporting of them has been muted. We hope the provisions signify a new level of honesty in the U.N.’s General Assembly. But we aren’t sure.
In order to gauge the significance of the provisions, we would like to understand what prompted them. And we admit that our lingering uncertainty underscores how diminished the U.N. has become in our minds as a result of the organization’s historic and unrelenting anti-Israel bias.
We are skeptical whether the newfound morality added to the recent U.N. resolution is a sign of a meaningful shift in the U.N.’s policy, or just a minor adjustment. We will withhold judgment until we see what comes next.</blockquote></ref> following [[Guardian of Walls]].
*In August/2021, as [[Hezbollah]] fired rockets into [[Israel]]<ref name=jns>[https://www.jns.org/in-wake-of-rocket-attacks-on-israel-hezbollah-tries-to-signal-that-its-in-control/ In wake of rocket attacks on Israel, Hezbollah tries to signal it’s ‘in control’] Yaakov Lappin, JNS, Aug 6, 2021.
*In August/2021, as [[Hezbollah]] fired rockets into [[Israel]]<ref name=jns>[https://www.jns.org/in-wake-of-rocket-attacks-on-israel-hezbollah-tries-to-signal-that-its-in-control/ In wake of rocket attacks on Israel, Hezbollah tries to signal it’s ‘in control’] Yaakov Lappin, JNS, Aug 6, 2021.