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Israel/Palestine

FBaggins

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13. The children's blood is on Hamas' hands

Reply to Little Tich (Original post)

Fri Jul 22, 2016, 12:41 PM

Jul 2016

Hamas wanted as many dead Palestinian children as possible... and planned their actions to maximize those deaths... not Israel.

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50 Days: More than 500 Children: Facts and figures on fatalities in Gaza, Summer 2014 [View all] Little Tich Jul 2016 OP

"Additionally, 17 children were killed while participating in the hostilities..." oberliner Jul 2016 #1

Some Hamas militants were under 18, which is contrary to international law. Little Tich Jul 2016 #2

Child militants is a war crime. No need to defend Hamas. n/t shira Jul 2016 #4

"Did not take part in hostilities" does not mean "innocent civilians". shira Jul 2016 #3

i'm skeptical 6chars Jul 2016 #5

That's why it is important to know which foreign governments fund which organizations nt King_David Jul 2016 #7

B'tselem counts dead terrorists as innocent civilians. One of many examples... shira Jul 2016 #6

It seems as if the people in the café didn't participate in hostilities - they were watching TV. Little Tich Jul 2016 #8

They were terrorists, not innocent civilians killed for no reason whatsoever. shira Jul 2016 #9

Google can make anyone an instant expert... Little Tich Jul 2016 #10

So where is this 'continuous combat function' nonsense in IHL? shira Jul 2016 #11

Let's go over that paragraph from B'tselem... shira Jul 2016 #12

It seems as if you have a problem with the fundamental purpose of IHL, which is to protect civilians Little Tich Jul 2016 #15

IOW, you lost the argument. Bottom line is B'tselem lied, you know that.... shira Jul 2016 #16

You seem to misunderstand the IHL notion of direct participation of hostilities, Little Tich Jul 2016 #17

You should read my last post to you more carefully... shira Jul 2016 #18

The other B'tselem lie is WRT the Hamas dudes killed in the cafe.... shira Jul 2016 #19

The children's blood is on Hamas' hands FBaggins Jul 2016 #13

Exactly right King_David Jul 2016 #14

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