3. According to Hamas’ English website, Nizar Rayyan , a senior Hamas military commander, first used “Human Shields” in the Gaza Strip two years ago. Gazan residents were round up and strategically placed on the rooftops of terrorist buildings that were targets for IAF strikes. Since then, the use of “Human Shields” became the official Hamas Method of Operation. Nizar Rayyan was killed in an IAF strike during Operation Cast Lead. Nizar Rayyan – Established the use of “Human Shields” as Hamas Method of Operation מגן אנושי
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8. Hamas Military Operations in Public Areas Rockets Launched from Schools Rockets fired from UNWRA Elementary School in Beit Hanoun Rockets fired from elementary school yard מגן אנושי
9. Hamas Military Operations in Civilian Residences Tunnel Opening Uncovered Under Baby Crib Baby Crib Tunnel Opening מגן אנושי
10. 2 1 3 Hamas Military Operations in Civilian Residences Rockets Manufactured in Residence in Northern Gaza Strip Tunnel Opening in Floor of Residence מגן אנושי
11. Hamas Military Operations in Humanitarian Aid Vehicles Hamas Militant Gunfire from U.N. Ambulance מגן אנושי
12. Translation: The Shaheed Commander Muhammad Salamah Hallas, Senior Member of " Arieah Shejeria” Special Force Unit Aslam Shahuuan, Ministry of Interior Spokesman for Hamas (5/1/09): “Men in uniform have been declared targets for air strikes. As a result, while outside in the terrain, uniforms are to be discarded and civilian clothes are to be worn.” Hamas Military Operations in Civilian Clothing Hamas Militant Launching Rocket in Civilian Clothing from Residential Area מגן אנושי
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14. Fahhi Hammed – Hamas spokesman, explaining the policy of Hamas to deliberately use the Palestinian population as “Human Shields” in the fight against Israel. (March 2008) “ Human Shields” as Official Hamas Policy מגן אנושי
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