Reply #111: Yes, we probably will . . [View All]

[msmcghee]

. . see what Vega has to say.

You said, "I was trying to clarify the treatment of innocent, non-combatants, not militants or civilians wishing to attack Israelis. "

Unfortunately, the militants do not wear uniforms. They also store their weapons and explosives in civilian households and stay in civilians households rather than military barracks. That is what causes the non-combatants to suffer - not any desire on the part of Israel to exact "collective punishment". I'm sure they'd prefer that the militants wore uniforms and stayed away from civilians.

Whether you call it occupation or administration - the effect is the same - as is the cause.