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It grossly understated civilian deaths and injuries. It said little about mass destruction. Why it has to explain. It said 14 drone or other aircraft strikes had no legitimate military targets.
"In four other cases, attacks may have targeted Palestinian fighters, but appeared to use indiscriminate means or caused disproportionate harm to civilians."
Virtually every attack caused civilian deaths. Many children perished. HRW didn't explain.
From November 14 - 21, "Israeli forces too often conducted airstrikes that killed Palestinian civilians and destroyed homes in Gaza without apparent legal justification."
Drones and fixed-wing aircraft were used. Hamas and other resistance groups responded defensively. It's their legitimate right to do so.
Not according to HRW.
"Palestinian armed groups launched hundreds of inherently indiscriminate rockets against Israeli population centers in violation of the laws of war," it said."Whatever the weapon used and the conduct of the other side, the laws of war are applicable and parties to the conflict are obliged to respect them."
Palestinians observe what Israelis spurn. On November 14, Israel murdered Hamas military commander Ahmed Jabari. It did so in cold blood.
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