Here's some important context to the headlines you’re seeing about Israel Defense Forces operations in the Gaza Strip 
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2/ When Hamas uses a tall building for military purposes, it becomes a lawful military target.
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3/ The Israel Defense Forces struck a number of such buildings in recent days, but before we did so, we took steps to try and ensure that civilians would not be harmed.
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4/ We called the building's residents and warned them to leave. We sent SMS messages. We dropped "roof knocker" bombs; they make loud noises and hit only the roof. We provided sufficient time to evacuate.
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5/ We'll say it again: When Hamas places military assets inside such a building, it becomes a lawful military target. This is clear international law.
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6/ All the multi-story buildings targeted by the IDF were used for military purposes within each building.
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can you explain this?
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Easy to explain: Israel defends its citizens, 90% of the rockets launched against Israel are intercepted.
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Wait for them they on their way Soon We are coming Palestinian Pakistan
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It would be a one way trip.
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