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    92 years ago

    The IDf operates behind every civilian in Israel - which means every civilian in Israel is a “human shield” for the Israeli state.

    That’s an interesting take on it. I don’t think that’s how the idea of human shield is usually viewed. It’s usually more direct, operating from a place with civilians so you don’t get bombed or literally forcing someone to stand between you and your enemy or something.

    While we’re at it, we might just as well declare every 9/11 victim a US “human shield,” too.

    How exactly?

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        82 years ago

        I’ll have to ask you to explain what you think I’m implying. You might’ve misunderstood me, since I don’t think I’ve said anything that could be taken for “disingenuous and disgusting”.

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      32 years ago

      That’s an interesting take on it. I don’t think that’s how the idea pure propaganda of human shield is usually viewed deployed for the consumption of Israeli-loving white supremacists.

      Fixed that for you.

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          32 years ago

          Again… if that is what Hamas has (supposedly) done, then there is no reason not to designate every civilian in Israel, the US or any NATO member state as “human shields” as well.

          Pick your propaganda and stop being a hypocrite about it.

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            42 years ago

            I find it interesting that you can’t give a straight answer to whether you believe they’ve used human shields or not. I think it’s undeniable they’ve done that.

            then there is no reason not to designate every civilian in Israel, the US or any NATO member state as “human shields” as well

            I’m sorry but that doesn’t make sense. A human shield has an actual meaning, it’s not just all civilians in general.

            Pick your propaganda and stop being a hypocrite about it.

            Indeed. I’m pretty straightforward in that I condemn the use of human shields, full stop.