Israeli forces repeatedly crossed "red lines" and were exposed for using civilians as "human shields," including even minors, and were also suspected of using white phosphorus against UNIFIL forces. Why is Israel not afraid of provoking public outrage?

Foreign Media Discloses Confidential Report: IDF Accused of Using White Phosphorus Bombs Against UNIFIL According to the Financial Times, a confidential report leaked on a certain date reveals that the Israeli military has launched over a dozen attacks against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), forcibly entering bases clearly marked with UN insignia, and is suspected of using white phosphorus bombs at close range, resulting in injuries to several peacekeepers. UNIFIL has stated that these attacks "blatantly violate international law." The Financial Times reports that the report originates from a country that deploys personnel to UNIFIL. On a specific date, two Israeli "Merkava" tanks stormed into the UNIFIL base. After UNIFIL protested, the tanks left after 10 minutes. However, less than an hour later, several artillery strikes occurred about 100 meters north of the base, producing smoke that was suspected to be from white phosphorus, which drifted into the base and injured peacekeepers. The report states that Israel admitted that one of the tanks reversed "a few meters" into the UNIFIL outpost, but the IDF claimed that the tank was attempting to evacuate injured soldiers and that the smoke was created to provide cover. Military commentator Wei Dongxu explained that white phosphorus bombs, when detonated, can produce high temperatures of 1,000°C and toxic smoke. Once in contact with the human body, they cause severe burns and chemical injuries. If toxic substances enter the human bloodstream, they can lead to multiple organ failure. The extensive use of white phosphorus bombs constitutes indiscriminate harm. The use of white phosphorus bombs against non-combatant, non-armed personnel violates the Geneva Conventions and the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Israel's Use of Gaza Civilians as "Human Shields" Draws International Attention According to CNN on a specific date, an Israeli soldier and a Palestinian who had been detained by the Israeli military claimed that the Israeli military in Gaza frequently forced Palestinian civilians into buildings and tunnels potentially booby-trapped with mines, acting as "human shields" to scout for the Israeli military. The report stated that Israeli military commanders instructed their soldiers to "ignore international law," prioritizing their own lives as "more important." The New York Times reported that at least several squads of the Israeli military used Palestinian civilians as "human shields" in at least ten cities in Gaza, often with the involvement of Israeli intelligence officials, and senior commanders on the battlefield were aware of this practice. Previous reports by Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, Al Jazeera, and Haaretz have also exposed similar actions by the Israeli military, which occur frequently in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, even involving minors. Wei Dongxu stated that the Israeli military and the Israeli government's high-level officials have not effectively restrained the misconduct, violations, and illegal activities of frontline combat units. The Israeli military has repeatedly violated international law, triggering more complex geopolitical reactions in the Middle East. The international community calls for an independent investigation into Israel's actions to ensure justice is served and to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Why is the Israeli military not afraid of provoking public outrage by repeatedly crossing "red lines"? Since the outbreak of the new round of Israel-Palestine conflict, Israel has repeatedly crossed international "red lines," resulting in a large number of civilian casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis, and carrying out "targeted eliminations" on foreign territories. The United States not only provides diplomatic support for Israel in various occasions but also continues to supply military aid to Israel, and has increased its military deployment in the Middle East to support Israel. On the day of the month, the Israeli military claimed to have carried out precise strikes on Iranian military targets. After the strikes, the defense ministers of the United States and Israel had a phone call, during which U.S. Defense Secretary Austin emphasized that the United States has strengthened its military deployment to "protect U.S. personnel, Israel, and regional partners." International issues expert Niu Chunqin stated that although the United States has publicly condemned Israel, it continues to provide weapons, economic aid, and political asylum to Israel. In fact, the U.S. approach encourages and supports Israel to continue its war actions.