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Cool. Did not know that. thanks.

Last I checked, a rebel soldier is required to be uniformed, have a recognized command structure, and be part of an organized military that demonstrates will and capability to adhere to the conventions themselves. Near as I can tell, the Hamas folks fail at least two points of that test...

Minor note, the Geneva Conventions are a series of treaties, not a single document. As treaties are only binding upon signatories who have completed any domestically required ratification procedures, whether the treatment of irregular combatants, unlawful combatants clauses apply to Israel...