A human rights group blasted Palestinian terrorists for using human shields. Human Rights Watch on Wednesday said that calling Palestinian civilians to protect homes of terrorists targeted by the Israeli army is illegal, The Jerusalem Post reported. “Whether or not the home is a legitimate military target, knowingly asking civilians to stand in harm’s way is unlawful,” the group said.
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