That Palestinians have made use of human shields in recent conflicts is an oft repeated charge by supporters of the Zionist regime. Generally these accusations imply that Palestinians have waged war from inside urban areas or in close proximity to civilian structures. What isn't as well known is that the Israelis themselves make use of human shields. They have stationed military forces within cities and they have also used Palestinians (including children!) as literal shields when going into dangerous areas.
Not only have the Israelis used these tactics in the past but it appears that they are up to their old tricks again in their current assault on Gaza as well. They have been stationing Israeli troops in houses and buildings occupied by Palestinian civilians. If these Israeli troops are attacked civilians would likely be hurt and their houses destroyed . The Israelis are hoping that these human shields will prevent Hamas fighters from targeting the IDF.
Malcolm Smart, Amnesty Internationals Middle East and North Africa Program director said the following:
"Our sources in Gaza report that Israeli soldiers have entered and taken up positions in a number of Palestinian homes, forcing families to stay in a ground-floor room while they use the rest of their house as a military base and sniper position,"
"This clearly increases the risk to the Palestinian families concerned and means they are effectively being used as human shields,"
(Aljazeerah) Amnesty International Says Israel Uses Palestinians as Human Shields
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Here are some links shedding light on past Israeli uses of human shield tactics :
(Telegraph UK) Israeli troops 'used 11-year-old girl as a human shield'
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Here are some links shedding light on past Israeli uses of human shield tactics :
(Christian Science Monitor) Report: Israeli soldiers used children as 'human shields'
( Haaretz ) IDF probes soldiers' use of Palestinian human shields
( Haaretz ) IDF probes soldiers' use of Palestinian human shields
(Telegraph UK) Israeli troops 'used 11-year-old girl as a human shield'
The Israelis are so evil. I just cannot believe that posters on Amazon, and you know who I'm talking about, are so committed to their insane viewpoints. They just go on and on, making the same ridiculous arguements. Do you think they actually believe half the things they say?
ReplyDeleteI’m not sure. I do think many of them support Zionism because they think it’s the right thing to do. In order to defend their cause they will blatantly lie and close their mind to any conflicting data though.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm glad that there are more and more people realizing what is happening to the Palestinians. Enshallah, the Israelis' will have to be held accountable for all of their war crimes.
ReplyDeleteWell, It's great to see that more and more people are learning the truth about what is happenning to the Palestinians. Enshallah, Israel will be held accountable for their war crimes. What do you think about Dahlia posting a letter to Amazon to get you kicked off? Personally, I think it's a bluff to get you to stop posting.
ReplyDeleteYep, she just wants to silence people who are shedding light on what is taking place in Gaza. They get in the way of her Zionist propaganda efforts.
ReplyDeleteMashAllah Simurgh :D You know how proud I am of you, and you Olivia, I am reading your excellent posts on Amazon too, jazaki Allah khair sweet sister, keep up the excellent work. Keep exposing these people, don't give up and don't be disheartened. My heart is full of happiness and pride when I see all these posts in defense of the Palestinians despite all the insults and ad hominem attacks the pro Zionists use, great work. God sees everything and forgets nothing, justice will prevail as will truth.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you here and thanks for the words of encouragement !
ReplyDeleteThank you afrowoman, my mother-in-law always says truth is like a cork in water, it always floats to the top. People are learning the truth about Israel and the plight of the Palestinians finally.
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