Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians
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Why did Dr. Nizam Mahmood testify in front of the UK Parliament?
To share his firsthand experiences from volunteering at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, describing the devastation and the use of sniper drones targeting civilians.
What did Dr. Mahmood compare the landscape of Gaza to?
He compared it to the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, describing widespread destruction and desolation.
What living conditions did Dr. Mahmood describe in Gaza?
He described makeshift shelters made from carpets and plastic, lack of running water, sanitation, and electricity.
What did Dr. Mahmood hear most frequently in Gaza?
The constant sound of drones, which instilled fear among the population.
How did the sniper drones operate according to Dr. Mahmood?
They hovered over victims and shot them, often targeting children and civilians.
What did eyewitnesses in Gaza report about the sniper drones?
They reported seeing the drones shoot and sometimes kill civilians, not just enemies.
What did Fatma Adama, a journalist from Gaza, experience with the sniper drones?
She described the drones shooting at her and others, preventing them from moving freely due to the constant threat.
What did Adib Shakfa witness involving the sniper drones?
He saw a drone shoot his son and others, including two older women who were killed.
What did the Israeli military say about the use of sniper drones?
They did not confirm or deny using the technology and dismissed claims of targeting civilians as unfounded.
What concerns were raised about the use of sniper drones in warfare?
Concerns included diminished human oversight, potential for targeting the wrong people, and the normalization of such technology in warfare.
- Dr. Mahmood witnessed destruction reminiscent of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- He described the use of sniper drones targeting civilians daily.
- NPR has corroborated these accounts with eyewitnesses in Gaza.
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