Active conflict makes it impossible to make use of human shields in Gaza , expert reports . In such a place , it 's difficult for civilians to hide , Palestinians said . Israel says high civilian death toll is because Hamas uses civilians as shields . Palestinians say Israel is bombing ' a captive civilian child . ' ' It 's the poor people that are suffering ' retired U.S. general reports .
Active conflict makes it impossible to make use of human shields in Gaza , expert reports . Israel says high civilian death toll is because Hamas uses civilians as shields . Palestinians say Israel is bombing ' a captive civilian child . ' ' It 's the poor people that are suffering ' retired U.S. general reports .