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In reply to the discussion: Israeli Army Occupies Gaza Homes - Then Burns Them Down [View all]EX500rider
(12,584 posts)72. That does not mean it was not considered a a military necessity by commanders on the scene
That just means they didn't ask any lawyers
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I read the article, that clearly stated the destruction did not get legal approval
RAB910
Jan 2024
#30
You missed the part where he says first they destroy the houses. THEN they SEARCH and BURN.
AloeVera
Feb 2024
#80
That does not mean it was not considered a a military necessity by commanders on the scene
EX500rider
Feb 2024
#72
I don't see this war crime (destroying half the structures in Gaza) as a "misdemeanor"
RAB910
Jan 2024
#48
And yet you ARE ignoring international law, and gaslighting folks again.
canuckledragger
Feb 2024
#74
" You have an inclination towards one side, and a desire to bespatter the other."
canuckledragger
Feb 2024
#73
So many new definitions it's hard to keep up: war crimes, genocide, carpet bombing,
betsuni
Jan 2024
#67
"They are fighting fucking terrorists in a war. On the battlefield Hamas selected"
madaboutharry
Jan 2024
#69
When Hamas Sent Its Killers Out On A Sadistic Spree Of Rape And Murder, Everyone Knew What Would Follow
The Magistrate
Jan 2024
#31
A military necessity, if the homes are frequently used to shelter Hamas terrorists
Tarc
Jan 2024
#18
I thought I couldn't get any sadder. Then I read some posts and realize I can.
Nanjeanne
Jan 2024
#61
And I thought I couldn't get any sadder reading some of the posts here also,
MarineCombatEngineer
Feb 2024
#86