Is it ever acceptable to bomb a school or a hospital? (Poll)

Is it ever acceptable to bomb a school or a hospital?

  • Yes

    Votes: 18 60.0%
  • No

    Votes: 12 40.0%

  • Total voters
    30
How many schools were obliterated in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs? You have to research the data but it indicates that both bombs were designed for an air burst which would inflict the most casualties on civilian populations. It ended the war didn't it?
 
The agenda of the WW2 bombing raids on Japan and Germany was to keep killing civilians until the maniacs surrendered. The world applauded when the U.S. finally dropped two big ones on Japan. Today Israel P.M. Netanyahu stated that all the Hamas monsters have to do is release prisoners and drop their arms. So far it seems that Israel has shown remarkable restraint. Maybe nuclear weapons are considered if the war expands to Iraq.
You mean Iran, don't you?
 
This discussion is not about me. Its about bombing schools and hospitals.

Hamas has extensive tunnels throughout Gaza, they don't need to put assets under schools or hospitals.

The alternative to bombing schools and hospitals is urban warfare. A better option.
Spoken like someone with zero experience in urban combat. That is why we nearly got our assess kicked in Iraq.
 
The Ethics of Bombing Schools and Hospitals

Bombing schools or hospitals, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza, raises profound ethical and legal questions. Here are some key points to consider:

1. International Humanitarian Law:
- Under international humanitarian law, schools and hospitals are considered protected sites. Attacking these locations is generally deemed a violation of the laws of war, which aim to protect civilians and non-combatants during armed conflicts.
- The United Nations and various human rights organizations have condemned attacks on such facilities as crimes against humanity, emphasizing that these actions can lead to severe humanitarian crises and loss of innocent lives.

2. Civilian Safety:
- Schools and hospitals often serve as refugees for civilians seeking safety from conflict. Bombing these sites not only endangers lives but also undermines the very purpose of these institutions, which is to provide care and education.
- The presence of civilians in these locations, especially children and families, makes any attack particularly egregious. Reports indicate that many civilians flock to hospitals and schools believing they are safe havens from violence.

3. Claims of Military Necessity:
- While some military forces, including Israel, argue that they target these sites due to the presence of militant groups using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, such claims must be scrutinized. The principle of proportionality in warfare requires that any military advantage gained must outweigh the potential harm to civilians.
- The justification for such attacks is often contested, with critics arguing that the military's actions may not adhere to the necessary legal standards to protect civilian lives.

4. Long-term Consequences:
- The bombing of schools and hospitals can have long-lasting effects on the affected populations, including psychological trauma, loss of educational opportunities, and a breakdown of healthcare systems. This can perpetuate cycles of violence and instability in the region.

In conclusion, bombing schools or hospitals is generally considered unacceptable due to the legal protections afforded to these sites, the ethical implications of endangering civilian lives, and the long-term humanitarian consequences that arise from such actions. The focus should always be on protecting civilians and adhering to international laws designed to mitigate the horrors of war.

==>War is a racket, and Netanyahu knows it all too well. What he has done is politically motivated; he simply wants to remain in power for as long as possible. Corruption? Netanyahu should ask himself! lol. :)
Welcome to the forum. You are definitely an A-player based on your well referenced post.

This #3 rationale' is why I'm thinking that bombing schools and hospitals in Gaza is butchery, not a military necessity.

3. Claims of Military Necessity:
- While some military forces, including Israel, argue that they target these sites due to the presence of militant groups using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, such claims must be scrutinized. The principle of proportionality in warfare requires that any military advantage gained must outweigh the potential harm to civilians.
- The justification for such attacks is often contested, with critics arguing that the military's actions may not adhere to the necessary legal standards to protect civilian lives.
 
Fighting terrorists is different than fighting an entire country.

Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing hundreds of thousands prevented the need for an invasion and millions of deaths.

Your point that Hamas is widely supported in Gaza is well taken

What you fail to understand is that Hamas will never surrender and accept a peace deal that lets Israel exist.

Hamas doesn't care how many innocents are killed. So you are in favor of genocide, just kill them all, everyone in Gaza.
The Japanese had the same type of indoctrination prior to and during WWII. They changed after they were defeated militarily. Hamas' supporters can do the same.
 
If the IDF warns that a specific target will be hit, no one should be there, so why destroy a structure?
Answer because the bombs are free, courtesy of the USA.
Wow! Just wow! You really are that stupid! Facilities are destroyed so they can no longer be used. I'll bet your military knowledge is surpassed by your average Cub scout.
 
If your opposition is trying to kill you, the rules do not apply.

From post #248

This #3 rationale' is why I'm thinking that bombing schools and hospitals in Gaza is butchery, not a military necessity.

3. Claims of Military Necessity:
- While some military forces, including Israel, argue that they target these sites due to the presence of militant groups using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, such claims must be scrutinized. The principle of proportionality in warfare requires that any military advantage gained must outweigh the potential harm to civilians.
- The justification for such attacks is often contested, with critics arguing that the military's actions may not adhere to the necessary legal standards to protect civilian lives.
 
Saudi Arabia wants exactly zero to do with Hamas or the so-called Palestinians. They are the trash of the Arab world.

Hamas was created by Israel in 1987. ... just like the US created Al Qaeda. Since when do you speak for the Saudis?

Hamas has always hurt the Palestinians.
 
From post #248

This #3 rationale' is why I'm thinking that bombing schools and hospitals in Gaza is butchery, not a military necessity.

3. Claims of Military Necessity:
- While some military forces, including Israel, argue that they target these sites due to the presence of militant groups using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, such claims must be scrutinized. The principle of proportionality in warfare requires that any military advantage gained must outweigh the potential harm to civilians.
- The justification for such attacks is often contested, with critics arguing that the military's actions may not adhere to the necessary legal standards to protect civilian lives.
You need remedial reading if you think that applies in this case. I guess you really are THAT stupid.
 
It really pisses you off that Hamas killed a few hundred Israelis on 10/7, but somehow tens of thousands of innocent defenseless women and children killed by Israel since means nothing you.

You are a sick fuck! Wake up!
Those people would still be alive if Hamas hadn't started this war.

But you don't care about that. You support Hamas because they're killing Jews for you.

Stick your head in a bucket of pig shit and inhale.
 
Those people would still be alive if Hamas hadn't started this war.

But you don't care about that. You support Hamas because they're killing Jews for you.

Stick your head in a bucket of pig shit and inhale.

This goes back to the 1920s and the formation of the Jewish terror gangs. Remember. They killed over 600 British peacekeepers before statehood.
 
Wow! Just wow! You really are that stupid! Facilities are destroyed so they can no longer be used. I'll bet your military knowledge is surpassed by your average Cub scout.
schools and hospitals are used as entry points into their extensive tunnel system.

destroying schools and hospitals is butchery for no reason.
 

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