Palestinians forced into dangerous roles as human shields in Gaza conflict, reports suggest.

Israeli troops are reportedly forcing Palestinians to act as human shields in Gaza during a 19-month conflict, according to testimonies from soldiers and former detainees. Palestinians were sent into buildings and tunnels to check for explosives and militants, a practice banned under international law. While Israel's military denies these allegations and claims to prohibit the use of human shields, several cases have been reported to The Associated Press, with rights groups arguing that this has become standard procedure.