Active conflict makes it impossible to prove use of human shields in Gaza , expert said . Israel said high civilian death toll is because Hamas uses civilians as shields . Palestinians say Israel is bombing ' a captive civilian child population ' ' and that they are using children for cover.
Active conflict makes it impossible to prove use of human shields in Gaza , expert said . Israel said high civilian death toll is because Hamas uses civilians as shields . Palestinians say Israel is bombing ' a captive civilian child population ' 'It 's the poor innocents that are suffering ' retired U.S. general says .