In the line of fire: In Gaza, anyone can wind up a 'human shield'
The Gaza War has seen Israel claim that the high death toll among civilians is due to Hamas's use of "human shields." But that term has never been properly defined in the laws of armed conflict. When is a human a 'human shield'? And does that mean they can be killed without consequence?
The Gaza War has seen Israel claim that the high death toll among civilians is due to Hamas's use of "human shields." But that term has never been properly defined in the laws of armed conflict. When is a human a 'human shield'? And does that mean they can be killed without consequence?
