Does Hamas Use Human Shields?

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According to multiple sources, Hamas uses civilians as human shields to protect their military assets from Israeli counterstrikes, in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention and customary international law.  Hamas has also used journalists as human shields during conflicts.  Hamas itself has admitted to using schools and hospitals as human shields during their rocket attacks on Israel.
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