from PressTV
Israeli forces are systematically forcing Palestinians to act as human shields in Gaza, sending them into buildings and tunnels—often at gunpoint—to check for bombs and potential threats, according to a report.
The Associated Press report drew on accounts from multiple Palestinians who described being used as human shields in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as well as two members of Israel’s military who admitted to engaging in the practice.
One of the witnesses who spoke to the AP, Abu Hamadan, was detained in August after being separated from his family in northern Gaza. He said Israeli forces told him he’d be helping with a “special mission.”
Dressed in army fatigues with a camera fixed to his forehead, Abu Hamadan said he was forced into houses across Gaza to ensure they were clear of bombs and gunmen. For 17 days, he was compelled to search homes and inspect tunnels, while Israeli soldiers stood behind him and entered buildings only after he had cleared them for threats...
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