Israel investigates use of Palestinians as human shields by its forces in Gaza
by Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#6XGSP)
IDF says practice strictly prohibited' after report of incidents quoting both Palestinians and Israeli troops
Israel is investigating several cases" involving soldiers who have forced Palestinians to act as human shields in Gaza, sending them into buildings and tunnels to check for bombs and gunmen.
The use of Palestinians as human shields, or otherwise coercing them to participate in military operations, is strictly prohibited in IDF [Israel Defense Forces] orders," the Israeli army said in a statement.
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