The World Looks Away as Israel Hides Its Military Behind Civilian Infrastructure

A 'war crime' for Hamas, a clean slate for the IDF

Walk through any city in Israel, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and it’s impossible to miss the seamless blending of military and civilian life. Children play soccer in parks while, just blocks away, hidden among apartment towers and shopping centers, Israel’s army operates in plain sight. The headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces sits at the beating h…