“Message this sends to bad guys: Hide behind women and children, it works”
We should take great pains not to endanger women and children during combat, there should also be NO quarter for anyone who uses human shields during combat, kill every one of them on the field of battle, if they escape, and can be identified later, hang every last one. This will do much to discourage this craven tactic. This reminds me of a quote. “Golda Meir We can forgive you for killing our sons. But we will never forgive you for making us kill yours” New message, do NOT hide behind women and children, it will get you killed.
This has been their favorite tactic for years....and we have just given it increased strength.