Here’s excerpt and link to an article that clearly explains the nature of the problem faced by Israel vis–à–vis Hamas and how Hamas justifies its use of civilians as human shields. From NewsBlaze (by Itamar Marcus and Barbara Crook) today (emphasis added)…


“We desire death as you desire life.”

The UN announcement that 51 civilians have died in the conflict in Gaza must be understood in the context of Hamas’s declared ideology to use civilians as human shields for Hamas fighters. Indeed, Hamas continues to emphasize and promote the religious ideology that death for Allah is an ideal to be actively pursued.

The goal is to convince Palestinians, including women and children, not to fear death but even to face it at the front to protect Hamas fighters. Hamas’s placement of its military installations and fighters among civilians reflects this ideology, and has led to these 51 deaths.

Tags: Barbara Crook, Hamas, human shields, Israel, Itamar Marcus, News Blaze