The official Israeli military blog recently posted an inside look into one of the most classified military bases, the “Hammers Squadron”, in order to show how IAF pilots “manage to hit a terrorist, and only a terrorist, while avoiding Palestinian civilian casualties.”

According to the post:

Before departing on a mission, pilots receive up-to-date intelligence information that will help them avoid any injuries to innocent bystanders. ”You must work in an orderly fashion and in accordance with procedures before you can strike any target,” said Lt. Shlomi, a combat navigator. “Additionally, there is always an unmanned aerial vehicle whose goal is to make sure that civilians are not in the danger zone.”

“When I read the news after my mission and see that there were no civilian casualties, it certainly makes me feel that I succeeded in my duty.”

But does the IAF really avoid civilian casualties? Continue reading →