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A hallmark of the Hamas - Israel 2023 War is Hamas' systematic abuse of the local Gazan population, embedding military infrastructure deep within the civliian population, including hospitals, mosques and schools. To explore examples of this persistent conduct, click on the categories below or click here to view all posts:

Humanitarian Aid Efforts by Israel

Part of reducing the impact of the war on the people of Gaza is providing humanitarian assistance whenever
possible. This includes opening evacuation corridors, delivering fuel to hospitals, providing medical aid, and more.

For real time updates regarding humanitarian aid entering Gaza visit COGAT's website

Civilian Evacuation From Combat Zones

In order to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of Hamas' actions, the IDF has invested a tremendous amount of efforts in creating humanitarian corridors and facilitating access to those areas.

Use of Gazans as Human Shields

Hamas persistently entrenches its capabilities - command centers, weapons depots, weapons manufacturing sites and more - behind mosques, schools, residences and homes.

Exploitation of Hospitals / Humanitarian Facilities

Hamas has resorted to exploiting the sanctity of ambulances and hospitals, using them as cover to carry out their activities. By taking advantage of the trust placed in these vital institutions, they hide weapons, transport militants, and plan their attacks under the guise of medical emergencies.

Rocket Misfires

Hamas has fired over ten thousand rockets at Israeli civilians. Of those, some 12% - over 1,000 - misfired and landed within the Gaza Strip. One prime example of that is the al-Ahli hospital.

Hamas' Abuse of Gazan Civilians

As part of their strategy of using human shields, Hamas persistently ensures that residents of Gaza cannot reach safe zones. This includes blocking evacuation reports and shooting at civilians.

Exploitation of Schools / Mosques

Hamas' strategy of abusing sensitive sites as human shields extends to mosques as well. In many cases, the IDF has encountered tunnels under mosques, weapons caches and more.