Israeli Army Occupies Gaza Homes - Then Burns Them Down

[The Magistrate]

55. What Does 'Damaged' Mean?

It's an elastic term. Destroyed has a clear meaning. One wonders why the two are clumped together. Combat in urban centers sooner or later levels just about everything. I'm really not impressed, and I am not that hard a sell.

The meat of the article is essentially petty vandalism, certainly in the context of major military operations. It leads with, and chiefly focuses on, claims soldiers are burning residences without proper authorization, though making clear soldiers were often acting under their commander's orders, and noting the army's comments on policy and practice regarding demolitions.

I really can't get too excited about it....


"I'm going home. Someone get me some frogs and some bourbon."