“Israel Has Created a New Standard for Urban Warfare. Why Will No One Admit It?”
The Israel Defense Forces conducted an operation at al-Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip to root out Hamas terrorists recently, once again taking unique precautions as it entered the facility to protect the innocent; Israeli media reported that doctors accompanied the forces to help Palestinian patients if needed. They were also reported to be carrying food, water and medical supplies for the civilians inside.
None of this meant anything to Israel's critics, of course, who immediately pounced. The critics, as usual, didn't call out Hamas for using protected facilities like hospitals for its military activity. Nor did they mention the efforts of the IDF to minimize civilian casualties.
In their criticism, Israel's opponents are erasing a remarkable, historic new standard Israel has set. In my long career studying and advising on urban warfare for the U.S. military, I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the enemy's civilian population, especially while simultaneously combating the enemy in the very same buildings. In fact, by my analysis, Israel has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history—above and beyond what international law requires and more than the U.S. did in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The international community, and increasingly the United States, barely acknowledges these measures while repeatedly excoriating the IDF for not doing enough to protect civilians—even as it confronts a ruthless terror organization holding its citizens hostage. Instead, the U.S. and its allies should be studying how they can apply the IDF's tactics for protecting civilians, despite the fact that these militaries would almost certainly be extremely reluctant to employ these techniques because of how it would disadvantage them in any fight with an urban terrorist army like Hamas.
The predominant Western theory of executing wars, called maneuver warfare, seeks to shatter an enemy morally and physically with surprising, overwhelming force and speed, striking at the political and military centers of gravity so that the enemy is destroyed or surrenders quickly. This was the case in the invasions of Panama in 1989, Afghanistan in 2001, Iraq in 2003 and the failed illegal attempt by Russia to take Ukraine in 2022. In all these cases, no warning or time was given to evacuate cities.
In many ways, Israel has had to abandon this established playbook in order to prevent civilian harm. The IDF has telegraphed almost every move ahead of time so civilians can relocate, nearly always ceding the element of surprise. This has allowed Hamas to reposition its senior leaders (and the Israel hostages) as needed through the dense urban terrain of Gaza and the miles of underground tunnels it's built.
Hamas fighters, who unlike the IDF don't wear uniforms, have also taken the opportunity to blend into civilian populations as they evacuate. The net effect is that Hamas succeeds in its strategy of creating Palestinian suffering and images of destruction to build international pressure on Israel to stop its operations, therefore ensuring Hamas' survival.
Israel gave warning, in some cases for weeks, for civilians to evacuate the major urban areas of northern Gaza before it launched its ground campaign in the fall. The IDF reported dropping over 7 million flyers, but it also deployed technologies never used anywhere in the world, as I witness firsthand on a recent trip to Gaza and southern Israel.
Israel has made over 70,000 direct phones calls, sent over 13 million text messages and left over 15 million pre-recorded voicemails to notify civilians that they should leave combat areas, where they should go, and what route they should take. They deployed drones with speakers and dropped giant speakers by parachute that began broadcasting for civilians to leave combat areas once they hit the ground.
https://www.newsweek.com/israel-has-created-new-standard-urban-warfare-why-will-no-one-admit-it-opinion-1883286
The Israel Defense Forces conducted an operation at al-Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip to root out Hamas terrorists recently, once again taking unique precautions as it entered the facility to protect the innocent; Israeli media reported that doctors accompanied the forces to help Palestinian patients if needed. They were also reported to be carrying food, water and medical supplies for the civilians inside.
None of this meant anything to Israel's critics, of course, who immediately pounced. The critics, as usual, didn't call out Hamas for using protected facilities like hospitals for its military activity. Nor did they mention the efforts of the IDF to minimize civilian casualties.
In their criticism, Israel's opponents are erasing a remarkable, historic new standard Israel has set. In my long career studying and advising on urban warfare for the U.S. military, I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the enemy's civilian population, especially while simultaneously combating the enemy in the very same buildings. In fact, by my analysis, Israel has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history—above and beyond what international law requires and more than the U.S. did in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The international community, and increasingly the United States, barely acknowledges these measures while repeatedly excoriating the IDF for not doing enough to protect civilians—even as it confronts a ruthless terror organization holding its citizens hostage. Instead, the U.S. and its allies should be studying how they can apply the IDF's tactics for protecting civilians, despite the fact that these militaries would almost certainly be extremely reluctant to employ these techniques because of how it would disadvantage them in any fight with an urban terrorist army like Hamas.
The predominant Western theory of executing wars, called maneuver warfare, seeks to shatter an enemy morally and physically with surprising, overwhelming force and speed, striking at the political and military centers of gravity so that the enemy is destroyed or surrenders quickly. This was the case in the invasions of Panama in 1989, Afghanistan in 2001, Iraq in 2003 and the failed illegal attempt by Russia to take Ukraine in 2022. In all these cases, no warning or time was given to evacuate cities.
In many ways, Israel has had to abandon this established playbook in order to prevent civilian harm. The IDF has telegraphed almost every move ahead of time so civilians can relocate, nearly always ceding the element of surprise. This has allowed Hamas to reposition its senior leaders (and the Israel hostages) as needed through the dense urban terrain of Gaza and the miles of underground tunnels it's built.
Hamas fighters, who unlike the IDF don't wear uniforms, have also taken the opportunity to blend into civilian populations as they evacuate. The net effect is that Hamas succeeds in its strategy of creating Palestinian suffering and images of destruction to build international pressure on Israel to stop its operations, therefore ensuring Hamas' survival.
Israel gave warning, in some cases for weeks, for civilians to evacuate the major urban areas of northern Gaza before it launched its ground campaign in the fall. The IDF reported dropping over 7 million flyers, but it also deployed technologies never used anywhere in the world, as I witness firsthand on a recent trip to Gaza and southern Israel.
Israel has made over 70,000 direct phones calls, sent over 13 million text messages and left over 15 million pre-recorded voicemails to notify civilians that they should leave combat areas, where they should go, and what route they should take. They deployed drones with speakers and dropped giant speakers by parachute that began broadcasting for civilians to leave combat areas once they hit the ground.
https://www.newsweek.com/israel-has-created-new-standard-urban-warfare-why-will-no-one-admit-it-opinion-1883286
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Israel Has Created a New Standard for Urban Warfare. No One Will Admit It
All available evidence shows that Israel has followed the laws of war, legal obligations, best practices in civilian harm mitigation and still found a way to reduce civilian casualties.
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Illegal Infiltrators Invade Solana Beach North of San Diego, Southern California
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Russian Pacific Fleet entered the Red Sea and is heading towards Yemen where American and British ships have carried out strikes on Houthis.
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The Sky News network publishes impressive documentation showing several secondary explosions as a result of the Israeli air force attack in Aleppo, Syria.
According to reports in Syria, the targets of the attack were the eastern part of the Institute for Scientific Research in the eastern city of Aleppo, and the Jabrin area (near the international airport).
The Syrian Monitoring Center for Human Rights: informs that in the attack attributed to Israel, 36 people were killed (probably Assad's army soldiers) at the airport in Aleppo. According to some reports, there are also Lebanese citizens among the dead - Hezbollah terrorists!
According to reports in Syria, the targets of the attack were the eastern part of the Institute for Scientific Research in the eastern city of Aleppo, and the Jabrin area (near the international airport).
The Syrian Monitoring Center for Human Rights: informs that in the attack attributed to Israel, 36 people were killed (probably Assad's army soldiers) at the airport in Aleppo. According to some reports, there are also Lebanese citizens among the dead - Hezbollah terrorists!
The West Was Preparing a Terrorist Attack in Moscow - Colonel Macgregor
🗣Western intelligence agencies participated in the preparation of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall. Moreover, they will not abandon further attempts to prick the Russians, retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor said in an interview with the Redacted YouTube channel.
the analyst noted.
☝️According to him, the lack of clear and confident leadership is the main problem of the United States and its allies. They are stirring up anti-Russian hysteria, guided by irrational hatred of the country.
🗣Western intelligence agencies participated in the preparation of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall. Moreover, they will not abandon further attempts to prick the Russians, retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor said in an interview with the Redacted YouTube channel.
"These entities (MI6 and the CIA) will continue to work hard to harm, attack and undermine Russia in any way possible until someone in Washington says, 'Stop!' So far we have not seen any signs of this,”
the analyst noted.
☝️According to him, the lack of clear and confident leadership is the main problem of the United States and its allies. They are stirring up anti-Russian hysteria, guided by irrational hatred of the country.
⚡️ Official Statement of the Investigative Committee of Russia on Crocus City Hall Terrorist Attack
❗️The initial results of the investigation into the terrorist attack in Crocus fully confirm the planned nature of the terrorists’ actions, careful preparation and financial support from the organizers of the crime.
❗️ As a result of working with detained terrorists, studying the technical devices taken from them, and analyzing information about financial transactions, evidence was obtained of their connection with Ukrainian nationalists.
❗️ The investigation has at its disposal confirmed data that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack received significant amounts of money and cryptocurrency from Ukraine, which were used in preparing the crime.
❗️ Another suspect involved in a terrorist financing scheme has been identified and detained. The investigation will petition the court to select a preventive measure in the form of detention in relation to him.
❗️The initial results of the investigation into the terrorist attack in Crocus fully confirm the planned nature of the terrorists’ actions, careful preparation and financial support from the organizers of the crime.
❗️ As a result of working with detained terrorists, studying the technical devices taken from them, and analyzing information about financial transactions, evidence was obtained of their connection with Ukrainian nationalists.
❗️ The investigation has at its disposal confirmed data that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack received significant amounts of money and cryptocurrency from Ukraine, which were used in preparing the crime.
❗️ Another suspect involved in a terrorist financing scheme has been identified and detained. The investigation will petition the court to select a preventive measure in the form of detention in relation to him.
Zionist Organization of America on Biden's Handling of the Israel-Hamas War
https://rumble.com/v4m3ez0-zionist-organization-of-america-on-bidens-handling-of-the-israel-hamas-war.htm
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America Takes Big Step Towards Implementing Central Bank Digital Currencies
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🇺🇦 Forced Conscription in Ukraine Continues With Full Force
This is an example of a true friend who is not left aside.
This is an example of a true friend who is not left aside.
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This is absolutely beautiful and truly Christian ✝️
BREAKING.🚨
"Much of the cell-phone data points to multimillion-dollar homes in multiple US states... police and a private investigator say they have located approximately 40 of Epstein’s victims."
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed in Data Breach
https://thepoliticsbrief.com/jeffrey-epsteins-island-visitors-exposed-in-data-breach/
"Much of the cell-phone data points to multimillion-dollar homes in multiple US states... police and a private investigator say they have located approximately 40 of Epstein’s victims."
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed in Data Breach
https://thepoliticsbrief.com/jeffrey-epsteins-island-visitors-exposed-in-data-breach/
CERN to Test World's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator During April 8th's Solar Eclipse to Search for 'Invisible' Matter That Secretly Powers Our Universe
- Large Hadron Collider will smash atoms together for the first time since 2022
- The experiment hopes to discover subatomic particles that exist inside atoms
STEVE'S TAKE: Hey CERN… let me save you some trouble. JESUS is who holds the universe together! ⬇️
Colossians 1:16-17
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Romans 1:20-22
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13249813/CERN-accelerator-smash-particles-solar-eclipse.html
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5. Scientist and the Elite Try to Hide What Really Happened at CERN, Demonic Entities, Extra Dimensions
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- Large Hadron Collider will smash atoms together for the first time since 2022
- The experiment hopes to discover subatomic particles that exist inside atoms
STEVE'S TAKE: Hey CERN… let me save you some trouble. JESUS is who holds the universe together! ⬇️
Colossians 1:16-17
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Romans 1:20-22
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13249813/CERN-accelerator-smash-particles-solar-eclipse.html
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1. Is CERN the Gate for "Abaddon"?
2. Who Is Abaddon?
3. Gotthard Base Tunnel Opening Ceremony
4. New Age: CERN and Mad Scientists... You Won't Believe This!
5. Scientist and the Elite Try to Hide What Really Happened at CERN, Demonic Entities, Extra Dimensions
6. CERN, Revisited (Pastor Charles Lawson)
7. OPENING THE PORTALS OF HELL: CERN Update, Digital DNA Will be Transferred to Earth Through CERN (Deleted by YouTube)
8. CERN: What's the Concern?
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CERN to test $4billion accelerator on the day of the solar eclipse
The Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest and most powerful accelerator, is set to smash protons at near speed of life next month on April 8.
Recent Hostile Aircraft Intrusions & Rocket Attacks in Northern Israel by Iran-Backed Hezbollah
I publish these on most days because people need to know how frequently this is going on. They need to know what's happening so that when Israel strikes back, the media can't lie to you and deceive you into thinking that Israeli is the aggressor when in reality, they're always fighting in self defense.
I publish these on most days because people need to know how frequently this is going on. They need to know what's happening so that when Israel strikes back, the media can't lie to you and deceive you into thinking that Israeli is the aggressor when in reality, they're always fighting in self defense.
The Sinners Prayer: Thank God for Our Savior Jesus Christ
This video is about salvation. It's about Jesus dying on the cross and shedding his blood for all of our sins so that through his sacrifice and defeat of death and the grave and his resurrection, we can be saved from suffering hell as a consequence for our sins.
https://rumble.com/vl7oru-the-sinners-prayer-thank-god-for-our-savior-jesus-christ.html
STEVE'S TAKE: I created this video about six years ago (publishing it to Rumble about 2 years ago). That's why some of the information/news about North Korea seems aged, because it now is. But as Jesus said,
Matthew 24:35
25 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven! Accept His salvation while there's still time, while you still can and never forget when it seems no one else loves you... JESUS LOVES YOU!
#Jesus #Easter
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This video is about salvation. It's about Jesus dying on the cross and shedding his blood for all of our sins so that through his sacrifice and defeat of death and the grave and his resurrection, we can be saved from suffering hell as a consequence for our sins.
https://rumble.com/vl7oru-the-sinners-prayer-thank-god-for-our-savior-jesus-christ.html
STEVE'S TAKE: I created this video about six years ago (publishing it to Rumble about 2 years ago). That's why some of the information/news about North Korea seems aged, because it now is. But as Jesus said,
Matthew 24:35
25 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven! Accept His salvation while there's still time, while you still can and never forget when it seems no one else loves you... JESUS LOVES YOU!
#Jesus #Easter
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Easter Isn't About Bunnies or Easter Egg Hunts... It's About Faith in Jesus and the Salvation He Offers Us By the Grace of God Through His Death on the Cross and His Resurrection
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TO ALL THE FAKE CHRISTIANS AROUND THE WORLD: YOU CAN’T SAY “CHRIST IS KING” AND BE AN AVID ANTISEMITE.
LET ME REMIND YOU THAT ON THE CROSS HE WAS ACCUSED TO BE “THE KING OF THE JEWS” AND UPON HIS RETURN AS THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH, HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE AND REIGN FROM JERUSALEM WHILE ISRAEL IS ONCE AGAIN THE HEAD OF ALL NATIONS.
EVEN AT THEIR LOWEST POINT AS THEY FAILED TO ACCEPT HIM OR UNDERSTAND WHO HE WAS, HE PRAYED: “FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING”.
IF YOU HATE THE NATION OF ISRAEL YOU CAN’T HAVE IN YOU THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, THUS YOU AREN’T SAVED AT ALL!
REAL FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST LOVE HIS EARTHLY BRETHREN!
LET ME REMIND YOU THAT ON THE CROSS HE WAS ACCUSED TO BE “THE KING OF THE JEWS” AND UPON HIS RETURN AS THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH, HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE AND REIGN FROM JERUSALEM WHILE ISRAEL IS ONCE AGAIN THE HEAD OF ALL NATIONS.
EVEN AT THEIR LOWEST POINT AS THEY FAILED TO ACCEPT HIM OR UNDERSTAND WHO HE WAS, HE PRAYED: “FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING”.
IF YOU HATE THE NATION OF ISRAEL YOU CAN’T HAVE IN YOU THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, THUS YOU AREN’T SAVED AT ALL!
REAL FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST LOVE HIS EARTHLY BRETHREN!
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CERN Goes LIVE on April 8th Solar Eclipse To Search for Invisible Matter Secretly Powering Universe
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CERN Goes LIVE on April 8th Solar Eclipse To Search for Invisible Matter Secretly Powering Universe
https://rumble.com/v4mhq0w-cern-goes-live-on-april-8th-solar-eclipse-to-search-for-invisible-matter-se.html
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Axis of Evil United: Global Hostilities Towards America Exposed
https://rumble.com/v4mc562-global-hostilities-towards-america-exposed.html
https://rumble.com/v4mc562-global-hostilities-towards-america-exposed.html
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Global Hostilities Towards America Exposed
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