Hospitals have been caught in the crossfire during the Israel-Hamas war — both literally and in the clashing narratives of the conflict.

JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of surgery at Gaza’s largest and most advanced hospital held up his phone Saturday to the hammering of gunfire and artillery shelling. “Listen,” said Dr. Marwan Abu Sada as fighting raged around Shifa Hospital.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social
    102·
    1 year ago

    If you build your defense in urban environment you are supposed to evacuate the civilians. This is standard for any half competent army.

    To where? Gaza is small enough as is, and the whole strip is being bombed by Israel.

    Also, Hamas isn't an army; they're a resistance force. Gaza doesn't have a proper army, which is why they have to resort to asymmetrical warfare.

    • Quereller@lemmy.one
      61·
      1 year ago

      Away from Gaza City were they currently focus their defensive efforts.

      They have a structure and recognition marks, they fall under the Geneva convention as lawful combatants.

      Asymmetrical warfare does not allow you to use perfidy and abuse of a protected status.