Hamas Admits To Human Shield Intent

Hamas leaders have plans to build housing along the border security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip.  They made it very clear that the reason for putting hundreds of people on the fence line is to make it more difficult for the IDF to operate in the area.

Reports also indicate that Hamas plans to build smuggling tunnels from the houses under the fence.  This will allow terrorists to smuggle weapons and people into Israel and store weapons out of Israel’s view.  From the J-Post:

“This is part of Hamas’s overall strategy to use built-up areas to hide in and to launch attacks,” a senior defense official said. “This basically means that Hamas will want to use the people it places there as human shields against Israel.”

Of course, using innocent civilians is against “international law” and is highly unethical.  We all know, however, that has never stopped Hamas before.