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Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza? (apnews.com)
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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.

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[–] Motavader@lemmy.world 44 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Because both sides are fighting are major assholes. Hamas does hide arms and fighters in and around hospitals. Israel doesn't hold back attacking the hospitals to get at that gear, because they care more about killing Hamas than saving Palestinians. The civilians in Gaza are surrounded by assholes.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is true in general, but this time they're literally in Israel's crosshairs. These people are dying to sniper fire.