A series of opinions and analyses, including in @Newsweek and from West Point's @SpencerGuard, have highlighted Israel's approach to urban warfare, particularly in its conflict with Gaza terrorists. Experts argue that Israel has set a new standard for minimizing civilian casualties in such conflicts, implementing more precautions than any military in history and going above what international law requires. This is compared favorably to the U.S. military's actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, with a particular emphasis on the ratios of combatant to non-combatant deaths. The discussions suggest that Israel's methods in urban combat operations are unprecedented, especially in attending to the enemy's civilian population while engaging combatants in the same locations.
“The ratio of combatant to non combatant deaths that we've seen in Gaza is far better than what the US was able to achieve in the urban war that we fought in Fallujah, and particularly Mosul, and let alone what we saw during WWII or Vietnam.” https://t.co/rdPG8wsbP0
From @WSJopinion: When will the world recognize that Israel, having been forced into this war, is doing more than any army ever did to prevent civilian deaths? asks @BHL https://t.co/3S3NfCpwgC
West Point’s @SpencerGuarda argues that in its war against Gaza terrorists, Israel has set the standard for urban combat operations: "In my long career studying and advising on urban warfare for the U.S. military, I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the…
"I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the enemy's civilian population...Israel has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history—above and beyond what international law requires..." https://t.co/Xc4UdVqQ9w
“By my analysis, Israel has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history—above and beyond what international law requires and more than the U.S. did in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.” -@SpencerGuard https://t.co/9uMlzrfdg2
"Israel, you must follow international law!" >>"We are following international law. In fact, we are doing more to minimize civilian casualties than Western armies ever did in Afghanistan or Iraq." "Yeah, but we've added new laws since then...just for you."
"In my long career studying and advising on urban warfare for the US military, I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the enemy's civilian population, especially while simultaneously combating the enemy in the very same buildings. "In fact, by my analysis,…
"In their criticism, Israel's opponents are erasing a remarkable, historic new standard Israel has set. In my long career studying and advising on urban warfare for the U.S. military, I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the enemy's civilian population,… https://t.co/ddIkmmfKoD
Israel Has Created a New Standard for Urban Warfare. Why Will No One Admit It? | Opinion https://t.co/Q2BYShp8F3
"In fact, by my analysis, Israel has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history—above and beyond what international law requires and more than the U.S. did in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan." @Newsweek https://t.co/9mXIC3WLGY