Hamas intentionally uses human shields and forcefully prevents them from leaving. Israel warns civilians before they attack. Hamas intentionally locates their military operations beneath soft civilian targets. Israel has nukes and a far superior miliary. They could easily annihilate all of Gaza immediately.
86-year-old Arie Zalmanovicz, whose death in captivity was confirmed in December, was denied proper medical care. Approximately 40 days after his abduction, Hamas released a 28-second video showing Zalmanovicz lying on a bed, connected to a monitor and complaining of feeling unwell. Later footage showed him motionless and covered with a white sheet.
This ongoing conflict has multiple fronts, including the battlefield and the digital space, where narratives are shaped, and misinformation can spread rapidly. The emotional weight of the language used – terms like "war crimes"– can obscure the legal definitions and the realities on the ground.
The Hamburg Interior Authority issued a deportation order this week to 57-year-old Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh. He must leave Germany by September 11, 2024.
Khaled Mashal, who leads Hamas' external operations, has urged Palestinians in the West Bank to resume suicide bombings against Israel.
