THE TARGET IS ALWAYS TERRORISTS AND/OR STRUCTURES WHERE TERRORIST ACTIVITY IS DETECTED
DO INNOCENT BYSTANDERS GET CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE?
ABSOLUTELY
BUT THEY ARE NOT THE TARGET..
Does Israel intentionally target civilians?
One of the main arguments against Israel is that its military operations result in significant civilian casualties, although the figures are based on Hamas' claims, which are highly unreliable. Reports indicate that some of the casualties in Gaza are civilians, including women and children. This raises the question of whether the IDF's actions amount to war crimes. However, the legal definition hinges on intent. If the intention behind the airstrikes is to target Hamas and not civilians, then they do not constitute a war crime.The IDF has issued evacuation orders to civilians in Gaza and has taken measures to minimize collateral damage. These actions suggest an intention to avoid civilian casualties. While the tragic reality of civilian deaths cannot be overlooked, the distinction between intentional targeting and collateral damage is crucial in determining the legality of military actions.