When Does Israel Say a Home Can Be a Military Target?
A building can be a military objective by its nature, location, purpose or use, Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated on 2 November 2023.
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What Did the IDF Say About the NAZA Documentary?
The IDF stated on 14 September 2026 that no Gaza strike it planned or approved anticipated 500 civilian deaths, and that people, not AI, approve strikes.
How Does the IDF Warn Civilians Before Strikes in Gaza?
Over 15 million texts, over 12 million pre-recorded calls and over 4.5 million leaflets to 8 December 2023, on the Foreign Ministry’s count of Israel’s own.
How Many Hamas Fighters Does Israel Say It Has Killed?
The IDF stated on 29 February 2024 it had eliminated over 13,000 people it calls terrorists in Gaza; later counts cover separate periods.
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