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shira

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6. B'tselem counts dead terrorists as innocent civilians. One of many examples...
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:32 AM
Jul 2016

Last edited Fri Jul 22, 2016, 09:17 AM - Edit history (1)

This was big news at the time. Alleged "proof" that Israel indiscriminately killed civilians in Gaza...

Bilal al-Astal recounts bombing that killed 9 in Gazan café, where he and others were watching a World Cup match
http://www.btselem.org/testimonies/20140710_gaza_bombing_al_astal


Turns out many (maybe all) from that incident were terrorists...
https://www.facebook.com/KtaybAlshhydAhmdAbwAlryshSrayaAlqaydmrwAbwStt/photos/pb.163774007144138.-2207520000.1436077974./427044097483793/

http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/Data/articles/Art_20687/E_124_14B_472268844.pdf

Cross-check names for proof.


"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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