Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Israelis accused of 'human shields' tactic

Israelis accused of 'human shields' tactic: "The Israeli army has been accused of using Palestinian civilians as human shields in an operation in northern Gaza.

According to the Israeli human rights group, B'tselem, six civilians including two minors were subjected to the illegal tactic during an incursion into the town of Beit Hanoun last week."

(Via BBC News.)