Definition of Human Shields -
"Human shield is a military and political term describing the deliberate placement of non-combatants in or around combat targets to deter the enemy from attacking these targets. It may also refer to the use of persons to literally shield combatants during attacks, by forcing them to march in front of the combatants. A third meaning is when a combatant holds another person in front of them to shield them from projectiles (usually bullets), often by holding then in a headlock or nelson hold."

Nowhere does it refer to defenders against aggression taking positions among the people they are defending - that is an Israeli redefinition of the term.
If opposition fighters were st take positions in the open, as is being demanded, they would be wiped out immediately and those under attack would be left defenceless.
Israeli troops have mounted indiscriminate attacks on civilians for four weeks now, slaughtering opposition and non-combatants alike.
If the U.S. ever allows an enquiry to take place (it is doing its best to prevent one) I have no doubt that it will be found that war crimes have been committed to a massive degree.
Hopefully, this will include the Israeli 'death squads' which have gone about executing survivors.
Jim Carroll

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