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Warnings to civilians before air strikes examines the process of communicating with civilians before a bombing run.
Examples
Examples of this process in practice.
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"Roof knocking" is a term, originated in the 2008-2009 Israel-Gaza conflict, referring to the practice of the Israel Defense Forces to warn inhabitants of houses before bombing their house. This tactic is meant to reduce civilian causalities.
At times, residents that were warned about an impending bombing of their house hace prevented the bombing by climbing up to the roof, representing that they will not leave the premises. When faced with this situation, IDF commanders have either called off the bombing. or launched a harmless missile at the corner of the roof, which disperses the crowd while avoiding avoiding casualties.
Typically, the army informs the residents of a suspected building that they have 10 minutes to leave the premises.
The IDF decided that striking homes used as weapons storages when sufficient warning is given to the residents falls within the boundaries of international law and is legitimate.
See Also
References
- "Bush: U.S. Calls for Monitored Cease-fire Pact". ABC News. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "IDF phones Gaza residents to warn them of imminent strikes". The Associated Press and Haaretz Service. 2009-01-04. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "IDF targets senior Hamas figures". Haaretz. 2009-01-04. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- "Hamas leader, 20 Palestinians killed in IAF strikes". Ynet. 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
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