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FOX NewsAPR 27 2024
Report: Hamas Says Civilian Deaths 'Necessary Sacrifices'
The Facts
Alleged leaked messages of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly show that he believes that a high rate of civilian casualties benefits the group politically.
Sinwar reportedly believes that Hamas has "Israelis right where we want them,” the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
According to the report, Sinwar likened the war in Gaza to a seventh-century battle fought by Prophet Mohammed's grandson and wrote that civilian casualties “are necessary sacrifices."
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Hamas' ruthlessness was already evident on Oct. 7. Its continued use of Palestinian civilians as human shields is additional evidence of a vile strategy. Israel, in contrast, rigorously avoids targeting civilians, even in an urban setup. Besides, it also acknowledges and takes responsibility for its mistakes, whereas striking and using civilians is Hamas' modus operandi.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israel's defenders keep saying it doesn't target civilians, yet the evidence suggests otherwise. Israel is intentionally targeting civilians and areas that have been deemed to be "safe zones," not to mention the blockade that has pushed Gaza toward famine. Besides the fact that the validity of these leaks is always in question, this hypocrisy needs to be called out even when criticizing Hamas' cynical calculations.
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