09/16/2025
Hamas & Human Shields
Since 2007, Hamas has turned Gaza’s civilians into weapons of war. They fire rockets from schools, mosques, and hospitals, hide tunnels under homes, and force families onto rooftops to deter Israeli strikes.
Why? Because it’s a win-win strategy for them:
* If Israel strikes back → Hamas shows dead civilians to the world and cries “war crimes.”
* If Israel holds back → Hamas keeps its weapons safe and keeps firing.
This isn’t resistance—it’s exploitation. Using kids, women, and entire neighborhoods as shields is a war crime under international law. Hamas calls it “strategy.” The world should call it what it is: terrorism.
(Based on the 2018 study: “Hamas’ Use of Human Shields in Gaza,” covering conflicts 2007–2014)