Foreign Affairs

The Human Cost of Hamas-Linked Casualties: A Closer Look at Gaza’s Tragic Toll

By National Security Desk | July 23, 2025

A tragic loss in Gaza underscores the devastating impact of Hamas’ war tactics and the complex reality behind Israel’s defensive operations.

In a heartbreaking incident reported by local sources, a pregnant journalist and nine members of her family were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza apartment. Such reports often ignite emotional responses worldwide—but what do they omit about the broader context shaping these tragedies? Walaa al Jaabari and her family became casualties in a neighborhood reportedly used by Hamas operatives to embed themselves among civilians. The same Hamas regime that recklessly prioritizes its military goals over the lives of Gazan families continues to use human shields, weaponizing their own people as cover for attacks on Israel. Is Hamas Responsible...

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