Hamas’ military use of public and administrative institutions and facilities

Introduction:

Hamas and the other terrorist organizations make extensive military use of public and administrative institutions and facilities in Gaza for many years.


1. Mosques

2. Hospitals and ambulances

3. Educational institutions

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Usage of Mosques for Terror Activity:

The following are part of the military uses of Mosques by Hamas in Gaza:


A. Headquarters

B. Weapons storage

C. Refuge for military operatives

D. Directing the fighting against the IDF

E. Meeting place for senior Hamas figures

From Using Mosques for Terror Activity Hamas War Crimes

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Using Mosques for Terror Activity Hamas War Crimes

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Hamas War Crimes: Using Mosques for Terror Activity

Articles:

The use of mosques in the Gaza Strip for military purposes by Hamas and other terrorist organizations: the case of the Al-Farouq Mosque

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Usage of Hospitals for Terror Activity:

The following are part of the military uses of Hospitals by Hamas in Gaza:


A. Firing rockets close to medical institutions

B. Providing refuge for senior Hamas figures and operatives

C. Situating military facilities in or near hospitals

D. Storing weapons in or near medical centers

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Hamas War Crimes(4): Using Hospitals and Ambulances for Terror Activity

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Hamas War Crimes: Using Hospitals and Ambulances for Terror Activity

Articles:

Hamas and the Other Terrorist Organizations in the Gaza Strip Use Medical Facilities and Ambulances for Military-Terrorist Purposes



During Operation Cast Lead, improvised grenades probably manufactured by Hamas were found inside drug bottles

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Usage of Educational Institutions for Terror Activity:

The following are part of the military uses of Schools by Hamas in Gaza:


A. Firing rockets and mortar shells near educational institutions

B. Bobby-trapping a school

C. Situating military facilities near educational institutions

D. Holding military activities in educational institutions

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Hamas War Crimes(3): Using Schools for Terror Activity



Hamas War Crimes(5): Using UNRWA and UN Facilities and Services for Terror Activity

Slideshow:

Hamas War Crimes: Using Schools for Terror Activity

Articles:

Hamas and other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip use schools for military-terrorist purposes: The case of rockets found hidden in an UNRWA school during Operation Protective Edge