Human shields: deja vu

Last night, Palestinian security and Hamas clashed in a refugee camp when the police tried to stop a mortar crew…

By May 19, 2005

Last night, Palestinian security and Hamas clashed in a refugee camp when the police tried to stop a mortar crew firing rockets. AP notes that after the fight, the PA Interior Ministry accused Hamas of using civilians for cover:

The Palestinian Interior Ministry charged that Hamas militants used civilians as shields and eight officers were hurt by rocks. “This cannot be accepted and this serious violation will not pass (unanswered),” a ministry statement said.

It’s déjà vu all over again…

© Divuach Ne’eman R”A, 2025

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