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Human shields in Gaza
Human shielding means using civilians to protect military targets, which international law prohibits. The IDF says Hamas operates from among civilians and that this shapes casualty figures in urban fighting.
Human shielding means placing military assets among civilians so they are harder to strike. International law prohibits it. The IDF says Hamas puts launchers in courtyards, headquarters under clinics, and hostages in children’s rooms.
Soldiers in Naza: The Real Story describe striking such targets anyway, with what they call calculated targeting. The IDF’s position is that the choice to shield lies with Hamas.
The IDF describes aid looting as a related pattern on the logistics side.