Hamas Strategy Made Gaza Civilian Sites Military Targets, Opinion Piece Argues
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
An opinion piece by Micha Danzig asserts that Hamas deliberately used Gaza's civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and homes, for military purposes, thereby making them legitimate targets. The author cites evidence from IDF soldiers and a counter-documentary, "NAZA: The Real Story," showing Hamas fighters operating from tunnels under hospitals, using civilian buildings for fortifications, and hiding leaders and hostages within residential areas. Danzig argues that Hamas's strategy was to create civilian casualties to indict Israel, a tactic that relies on media complicity.
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- Hamas deliberately used Gaza's civilian infrastructure for military purposes, making them targets, according to an opinion piece.
- The article cites IDF accounts and a counter-documentary showing Hamas operating from tunnels under hospitals and schools.
- Hamas leaders and fighters reportedly hid within civilian areas, including homes and hospitals, using residents as shields.
- The author criticizes a Guardian documentary for focusing on Israeli targeting decisions while ignoring Hamas's placement of military assets.
- International law holds the party hiding behind civilians responsible for collateral damage, the opinion piece states.
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