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2023-12-29 18:07:07 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AB3AF4E008DA4F4F2BC2A99CB67057DFB06A3C01190341224A65D6BD56F78236
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Context: Hamas' use of human shields, as prohibited by the Geneva convention [1], is well documented [2]. The Geneva convention also requires that combatants wear non-civilian attire [3]. Hamas wears civilian attire and IDF uniforms [4] [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_shield_(law)#:~:text=Human%20shields%20are%20legally%20protected,I%20of%20the%20Geneva%20Conventions. [2] from NATO: https://stratcomcoe.org/cuploads/pfiles/hamas_human_shields.pdf [3] https://guide-humanitarian-law.org/content/article/3/combatants/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20definitions%20provided,that%20distinguishes%20combatants%20from%20civilians. [4] https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/israeli-uniforms-hamas-tracksuits-and-a-war-of-symbols/
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