Photo Credit: IDF SPokesperson's Office
This IDF captain was responsible for coordination between the Israeli military and Gazan civilians.

Despite the anger of some who believe the IDF expends too many resources on protecting the civilian population of Gaza, it is still a kiddish haShem to see how dedicated the Israeli Defense Force is to caring about and for the lives of the noncombatants.

Much greater care is taken by the IDF to protect Palestinian Arab civilians during the conflict than was taken by the Hamas leadership and Hamas fighters to protect their own.

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Of course, only Israel is investigated for possible war crimes and humanitarian violations. Perhaps those who complain about Israel’s actions would like to produce a video of the many Hamas fighters who are tasked with the job of ensuring the protection of Israeli civilians and structures. Good luck finding that.

Watch the story of just one Israeli soldier, whose job it was to ensure the greatest safety possible for Gazan civilians during Operation Protective Edge.

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Lori Lowenthal Marcus is a contributor to the JewishPress.com. A graduate of Harvard Law School, she previously practiced First Amendment law and taught in Philadelphia-area graduate and law schools. You can reach her by email: [email protected]