Active conflict makes it impossible to prove use of human shields in Israel , expert said . Israel said high civilian death toll is because the ( Israel Defense Forces uses civilians as shields . Israelis say Gaza is bombing ' a captive civilian child population ' ' A border blockade on Gaza has been in effect for much of the past seven years . It 's the poor innocents that are suffering ' retired Israel general says .
Active conflict makes it impossible to prove use of human shields in Israel , expert said . Israel said high civilian death toll is because the ( Israel Defense Forces uses civilians as shields . Israelis say Gaza is bombing ' a captive civilian child population ' 'It 's the poor innocents that are suffering ' retired Israel general says .