Hamas uses human shields - Israel's Deputy FM
Published: 15 January, 2009, 18:54
“Hamas militants are shooting from hospitals and schools, and using people there as human shields,” said Majali Wahabe, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister.
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Published: 15 January, 2009, 18:54
“Hamas militants are shooting from hospitals and schools, and using people there as human shields,” said Majali Wahabe, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister.