Bereaved Father Accuses IDF of Unethical Policies - Toward Israelis

[bemildred]

My mind is boggled.

My son's blood was less important to the Israel
Defense Forces than Ahmed's blood." So says
Moshe Keinan, whose son Avihu was killed
yesterday morning in a battle with terrorists in
Al-Bureij, Gaza. Mr. Keinan said he asked his
son's commander, who paid a condolence visit to
the family yesterday, why a 1-ton bomb was not
released on the building in which the terrorists
were hiding - instead of giving them a chance to
fire the fatal shots that killed Avihu. "The
commander lowered his head and did not answer,"
Mr. Keinan said.

The bereaved father, eulogizing his only son at last
night's funeral - he and his wife have four
daughters - accused the Defense Minister, the
Chief of Staff, and the Air Force Commander of
implementing an "unethical" policy. Mr. Keinan said
that the IDF endangers the lives of Israeli soldiers
in order not to harm Arab civilians in whose midst
the terrorists are hiding. "No other army in the world
has this policy," he said.

Arutz Sheva

[Darranar]

1. My response mirrors yours...

His concern for his son is understandable, but he's completely wrong.

[Equinox]

3. Yes, he's angry...

but his anger would be better directed at the IDF for puttin his son there in the first place

He's a victim just like everyone else of Israel's immoral and illegal occupation.

[The Magistrate]

2. It Is An Understandable Enough Emotion For A Grieving Parent, Sir

My own view is that it is wise for the Israeli armed forces to run some increased risk of casualties to themselves to lessen the likelihood of inflicting civilian casualties, for it will be in the long term of benefit politically to the state, but it would surprise me if anyone near and dear to one of those casualties agreed with me.

The standard doctrine is to take all possible steps to minimize casualties to one's own side, after all.

[bemildred]

4. Eh, he's just a grieving Dad.

Still it boggles the mind.

[sushi]

5. He is a grieving dad

but there are grieving parents on both sides. This shows again how awful war is. When will people learn.