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Title:Civilians Used by Both Sides
Name:Mark of Lewiston
City: LewistonState: USA
The politicos on both sides use the civilians. But at least the Israeli civilians have shelters, just no active protections.

And the IDF has a William Calley in its midst, from Beit Lahiya, but probably won`t investigate. The after-action report will show it was all a mistake.