January 22, 2009

Pali Doctor: Hamas Inflated Civilian Casualty Numbers

Hamas lying about the number of civilians killed in the recent Gazan offensive? Say it isn't so!

Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera reported Thursday that a doctor working in Gaza's Shifa Hospital claimed that Hamas has intentionally inflated the number of casualties resulting from Israel's Operation Cast Lead.


"The number of deceased stands at no more than 500 to 600. Most of them are youths between the ages of 17 to 23 who were recruited to the ranks of Hamas, who sent them to the slaughter," according to the newspaper article.

The doctor wished to remain unidentified, out of fear for his life.

Israel, however, maintains the number is far higher. Especially given Hamas' use of residential buildings for firing positions.

Both versions sound plausible to me.


By Rusty at January 22, 2009 11:36 AM | | l digg this