IDF Warns Gaza Residents of Imminent Strikes
Monday, January 5, 2009 (4:12 am)
by WorthyNews Staff
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Worthy News) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unveiled new tactics in order to reduce the number of civilian casualties in Gaza. The IDF has dedicated resources calling residents of Gaza of impending strikes giving them a chance to flee before the attack. In some instances, the IDF has used sound bombs to warn civilians before attacks are carried out.
According to an AFP report, leaflets were dropped in Arabic saying, “Because of terrorist acts done by terrorists from your area, the Israeli Defense Forces have to respond to these acts by operating inside your area, and for your safety we ask you to leave the area."
In some cases, residents have refused to leave their residents instead have climbed onto their roofs, prompting the Israeli Air Force to call off attacks. In these cases, Israeli Channel 10 reported that the IAF is employing a tactic known as “knocking on the roof” whereby an air-to-surface missile with a relatively low explosive charge is fired at the corner of the targeted building. This method is effectively dispersing crowds while avoiding casualties.
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Worthy News) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unveiled new tactics in order to reduce the number of civilian casualties in Gaza. The IDF has dedicated resources calling residents of Gaza of impending strikes giving them a chance to flee before the attack. In some instances, the IDF has used sound bombs to warn civilians before attacks are carried out.According to an AFP report, leaflets were dropped in Arabic saying, “Because of terrorist acts done by terrorists from your area, the Israeli Defense Forces have to respond to these acts by operating inside your area, and for your safety we ask you to leave the area."
In some cases, residents have refused to leave their residents instead have climbed onto their roofs, prompting the Israeli Air Force to call off attacks. In these cases, Israeli Channel 10 reported that the IAF is employing a tactic known as “knocking on the roof” whereby an air-to-surface missile with a relatively low explosive charge is fired at the corner of the targeted building. This method is effectively dispersing crowds while avoiding casualties.
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