Israel-Hamas: Are Terrorists Using Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields?
Israel-Hamas: Are Terrorists Using Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields?. As fighting rages in the Gaza Strip, the bombing has killed 9,770 Palestinians, mostly civilians. Hamas accuses Israel of targeting public buildings and homes, but for the IDF, the terrorists deliberately use civilians as human shields. Former IDF elite commando fighter says hiding behind civilians and in tunnels is a well-rehearsed Hamas strategy. Between 300,000 and 400,000 Palestinian civilians remain in northern Gaza.