The reality is that even at war there are laws to protecti civilians. Killing children will always be an abhorrent crime, be it at war or not.
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The reality is that even at war there are laws to protecti civilians. Killing children will always be an abhorrent crime, be it at war or not.
Sure.
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If you would be in the situation of the IDF soldier, you would not shoot because you could kill a child. Really, let's stop that nonsense.
Self defense only apply in situations where your death is imminent, and not in the situation of a preemptive strike justifying with "noble" purpose.
This logic applies equally to children and hostages.