Is Hamas using 'human shields' in its war against Israel?

Is Hamas using 'human shields' in its war against Israel?
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Israel has often accused Hamas, the Islamist organization that runs Gaza, of purposefully putting Palestinian civilians in harm's way in order to elicit international sympathy. This war is no different.

The BBC reports that in the past 16 days of fighting, more than 750 Palestinians and 33 Israelis have been killed, and the U.N. has condemned both sides of the conflict. Now, The New York Times reports that Israel is condemning Hamas' practice of launching rockets from schools and other civilian buildings. Hamas members have also stored weapons in mosques and schools and created tunnels beneath private property.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.