All the discussion about Lebanese civilians dying because Hezbollah has the nerve to establish themselves in their midst... Why is it taken for granted that Israel has no obligation to conduct its war any differently as a result?
Is Hezbollah well-integrated into the civilian population? By all accounts. But to me, that doesn't mean opponents are free to pummel those civilian areas -- it means, instead, that they must follow the Geneva Conventions and take care not to injure civilians. This means fewer bombs from the air and putting their troops more in harm's way, but they, unlike the Lebanese civilians, chose put themselves at risk for their country. If they hadn't, or don't in the future, perhaps diplomatic efforts could be more successful...
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