human shields

IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of humanitarian area

IDF warns Gazan civilians to evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area, due to increased terror activity in the area. 'Early warning intended to mitigate harm to civilian population.'

Terror ops in civilian buildings

IDF destroys Hamas command center in Shejaiya

IDF soldiers destroy Hamas command center located in Shejaiya schools, healthcare clinic.

IDF strikes terrorists in buildings near UNRWA's Al-Jaouni School

Terrorists used structures near UNRWA school as a hideout, directing and carrying out attacks against IDF troops from the buildings, which served as operational infrastructure.

IDF dismantles rocket launcher embedded in humanitarian area

Terrorist cell armed with RPGs was eliminated in Shejaiya; rocket launcher embedded by Hamas inside a humanitarian area in Deir Al-Balah was dismantled in a precise strike.

Beit Hanoun:

IDF troops arrest terrorists hiding in schools

Forces carried out a targeted raid in a central building containing two facilities used as schools, based on intelligence that terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad were located in the building and using civilians there as human shields.

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UN chief insists no double standards on Israel

Channel 12 News correspondent presses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on his criticism of Israel, to which he replies: Even when there are human shields, there is an obligation to protect civilians.

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Al Jazeera airs footage of Hamas terrorists in a hospital

Al Jazeera TV airs footage of Hamas terrorists inside Gazan hospital, providing further proof Hamas uses civilians as human shields.

Hamas' cynical use of Gazans:

IDF uncovers weapons manufacturing site next to children's room

IDF soldiers locate weapons production facility inside residential building, next to little girls' bedroom.

Guterres:

'Civilian deaths show something wrong with Israel response'

UN Secretary-General continues his criticism of Israel's self-defense against Hamas, ignores Hamas use of human shields.

Rocket launchers found in playgrounds near children's pool

IDF exposes Hamas' continued use of human shields, exploitation of civilians in Gaza as places where children play used to launch rockets.

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IDF destroys Hamas drone launch sites on Gaza roofs

'This is another example of how Hamas uses civilian buildings for military purposes,' IDF says.

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Children used as human shields for terrorists in Jenin

Terrorists shot at soldiers in Jenin and immediately ran into a kindergarten filled with children to hide from IDF

For first time, UN condemns anti-Semitic terrorism

UN's biennial Global Counterterrorism Strategy includes first-ever recognition of anti-Semitic terrorism.

Danon warns: Gazan children to be used as human shields

Israeli Amb. Danon calls on United Nations to act before Hamas uses Gazan children as human shields during upcoming border riots.

House backs bill targeting groups that use human shields

US House of Representatives approves bill that would target for sanctions Hezbollah and Hamas for using civilians as human shields.

Senate approves sanctions against use of human shields

Bill by Senators Ted Cruz and Joe Donnelly sanctions those who use human shields, including Hamas and Hezbollah.

U.S. lawmakers urged to back bill calling out Hamas, Hezbollah

AIPAC and ADL are urging lawmakers to co-sponsor Senate bill targeting Hezbollah and Hamas for using human shields.

UN condemns terrorists' use of human shields

UN General Assembly passes unprecedented resolution including paragraph condemning use of human shields after Israeli efforts.

Hamas condemns American bill sanctioning the group

Hamas says new U.S. bill that sanctions the group for using civilians as human shields sides with the "Israeli narrative".

House of Representatives okays bill sanctioning Hamas

US House of Representatives condemns Hamas for using human shields.

Iraqi Foreign Minister: ISIS using human shields in Mosul

Iraqi Foreign Minister says ISIS' use of human shields slowing operation to retake Mosul.

ISIS frees hundreds of 'human shields' in Syria

ISIS releases hundreds of civilians they used as human shields while fleeing a crumbling stronghold in northern Syria.

ISIS abducts 2,000 civilians in north Syria

ISIS jihadists kidnap around 2,000 civilians to use as "human shields" in Manbij.

Syria rebels using caged civilian families as 'human shields'

Strongest Syrian rebel group places dozens of captives in cages near Damascus to 'prevent regime bombardment.'

Expert: Hamas, Not Israel, Caused Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Col. Richard Kemp: Hamas caused a large number of civilian casualties in order to bring international condemnation of Israel.

Dempsey: Israel Tried its Best to Limit Civilian Casualties

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Israel is not interested in creating civilian casualties in Gaza.

Listen: New Ari Lesser Song Compares Hamas to Al Qaeda, Taliban

American-Jewish rapper's new single questions western support for fundamentalist Islamic terror group.

Hamas Leader Haniyeh Shows Off 'Victory' Photos Near Ruined Home

Former Hamas 'Prime Minister' takes to social media to boast over surviving IAF airstrikes, mere days after rumors of hospitalization.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Israel is 'Choosing not to Win', Says British Expert

Barak Seener of RUSI says Israel 'should have gone in harder,' must reclassify human shields as combatants and stop aborting airstrikes.

Watch: IDF Soldier Reveals Extent of Hamas 'Human Shields'

IDF interview with soldier who fought in Gaza illustrates challenges: 'it's difficult to eliminate a terrorist hugging a small child.'

570 Rockets Fired on Israel in 5 Days

Foreign Ministry report reveals full extent of resumed rocket fire; nearly half of rockets fired shot from civilian areas.

UN Not Rushing to Correct Gaza Casualty Tally

Media giants note that the Palestinian Health Ministry's numbers do not add up - the UN 'hasn't yet analyzed data.'

Video: Why Does Hamas Use Civilians as Human Shields?

Latest IDF video shows how Hamas embeds its rocket launchers and military infrastructure in civilian areas and then fires on Israel.

Netanyahu: Hamas is Responsible for Civilian Deaths

PM Netanyahu meets ICRC head Peter Maurer, shows him evidence of how Hamas uses civilians in Gaza as human shields.

Video: What is Hamas Doing to Schools & Hospitals in Gaza?

IDF video shows how Hamas fires at Israel from schools, hospitals, mosques and cemeteries in Gaza.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu: Israel Prepared, If Ceasefire Is Violated

In live press conference, Prime Minister notes that the operation has been successful - but the international community's reaction is not.

Times Newspaper Rejects Ad by Eli Wiesel Condemning Hamas

Nobel Prize-winner's ad slammed Hamas' use of human shields as 'child sacrifice'; Times accused of 'catering to bigotry'.

Iranian Official: Hamas Should Use Tunnels to Protect Civilians

Former Revolutionary Guards Commander says Hamas should 'protect civilians' - by sheltering them in terror tunnels.

French TV Shows More Evidence of Hamas Hiding Behind Civilians

After Indian TV crew films Hamas rockets from their hotel room, France 24 shows how terrorists fired from in front of UN building.

Captured Hamas Urban Warfare Manual Encourages Human Shields

Hamas 'urban warfare' manual urges terrorists to exploit IDF's desire to avoid civilian casualties, says destroying homes bolsters support.

Rare Footage: How Hamas Fires Rockets From Civilian Areas

Indian TV crew risk their own safety by exposing how Hamas deliberately fires rockets from densely-populated areas.

Imam Blasts Hamas for Using Civilians as Human Shields

French-Moroccan Imam says Gazans are caught between Israel's bombardments and Hamas's abuse.

White House Blames Israel for UNRWA School Deaths

'Little doubt' Israeli artillery killed 16 people at a UN school in Gaza, says US. Israel says it could not have been the culprit.

Israeli Hasbara Animation: Welcome to Gaza Heights

Enjoy a short animated tour of Gaza Heights, the most tranquil neighborhood in the Strip.

Italian Reporter Reveals Hamas Cover-Up Over Misfired Rockets

Journalist backs IDF version of missile strike on school playground, says Hamas rockets went astray. But it's just the tip of the iceberg.

UNRWA Finds Another Rocket Stockpile in Gaza School

UNRWA finds another rocket stockpile at one of its schools in Gaza, the third time since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge.

Gantz to Residents of Gaza: Stay Away from Hamas

Chief of Staff asks residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Hamas operates, so they are not harmed by the IDF’s operations.

Watch: IAF Diverts Missile to Save Civilians

The Israeli military releases video showing a real time decision by IAF team to divert a missile in mid-flight.

Video: Hamas Shoots Rockets from School, Cemetery

IDF provides some of the clearest evidence yet of Hamas's lowdown tactics.

Netanyahu: We Cannot Give our Attackers Immunity

Prime Minister tells British Foreign Minister 'all the civilian deaths that are there... are the responsibility of Hamas'.

Israel Rejects UNHRC Gaza Probe, Compares it to Goldstone Report

Prime Minister's spokesperson says decision to investigate Israel instead of Hamas is a 'travesty', dismisses UN 'kangaroo court'.

WATCH: IDF Strike on Gaza Hospital Used as Terror Base

Recording shows military making clear no civilians remained in Al Wafa before eliminating terrorists inside.

IDF Returns Fire After Terrorists Attack From Gaza Hospital

Army says IDF troops coming under fire 'for days' from Hamas and Islamic Jihad gunmen operating from Al Wafa hospital.

Soldier: Terrorists Charged with Babies in Hand

Shocking testimony from hospitalized soldiers reveals extent of Hamas’ use of children as human shields.

Minister Calls Out US on Pro-Palestinian Focus

Yisrael Katz blasts Obama for calling for ceasefire, asks 'What about the citizens of Israel?'

US Calls for Israel to 'Do More' for Palestinian Civilians

US insists Israel must 'live up to own moral standard' on protecting Palestinians...even when they cooperate with Hamas.

Pro-Palestinian Protests, Propaganda Reach Japan

Latest protest in Tokyo buys into Hamas PR war, claims 'stop the killing in Gaza.'

Bennett: 'Who's Conducting a Disproportionate War?'

In an interview on Sky News, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett gave an interviewer a lesson in what Israelis have been experiencing.

Watch: Hamas Places Civilians in the Line of Fire

IDF releases another video showing how Hamas deliberately puts civilian lives in danger.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu Defends IDF, 'Inevitable' Ground Offensive

Hamas left Israel with no other options for self-defense, Prime Minister notes, adding that the operation may expand even further.