News for Civilian Casualties The myth of disproportionate Israeli responseHigh civilian casualties are neither synonymous with, nor caused by, disproportionate response. Op-ed. Are the Syrian Democratic Forces a terror organization as Turkey says?Are the SDF freedom fighters who helped defeat ISIS or terrorists who kill civilians to help achieve their goal? It depends who you ask. INTO THE FRAY: Defending Israel—Civilian casualties and common senseJewish victory over the adversarial Arab collective must be Israel’s overriding moral and operational concern. Facilitating its achievement should be the overriding challenge for Israel’s legal establishment. 'IDF spent 45 minutes on the phone telling Gazan to leave'British reporter describes the extraordinary lengths IDF went to avoid hurting civilians during the recent flare-up in Gaza. 100 killed as Nigerian air force mistakenly bombs refugee camp20 Red Cross workers among dead as air force jet on mission against Boko Haram accidentally bombs refugee camp in northeastern Nigeria. Russian Airstrike Hits Syrian Field HospitalAt least 127 of the 370 killed in Russia's aerial war over Syria were civilians, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says. Expert: Hamas, Not Israel, Caused Civilian DeathsCol. Richard Kemp: Hamas caused a large number of civilian casualties in order to bring international condemnation of Israel. Legal Experts Slam IDF for Over-Warning GazansExperts from US, Germany warn IDF 'legal zeal' sets dangerous precedent tying hands of democracies fighting terror. Israeli Reservists Demand End to Gaza War ProbeIn a letter to IDF Chief of Staff, reservist soldiers and officers call for a halt to criminal investigations into soldiers' conduct. 96.5% of Casualties from US Drone Strikes CivilianStrikes on 41 targets have killed 1,147 people thus far, human rights group notes. 'Palestinian Journalist' Killed was TerroristA video showing identity of Abdullah Murtaja prompts UN to issue new statement about status as 'civilian casualty.' |
