Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

IDF uses Palestinians as human shields during operations in Gaza


(MENAFN) Israeli forces forced Palestinian civilians into Hamas tunnels that may have been rigged with explosives, a practice allegedly known to the country’s leadership, according to former US officials familiar with intelligence shared with a news agency.

US intelligence agencies briefed the Biden administration in late 2024 about discussions among Israeli officials regarding the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) using such tactics. Sources say the revelations raised concerns within the White House and intelligence community over the possible use of civilians as human shields during operations in Gaza—an act that constitutes a violation of international law and is considered a war crime.

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