The prohibition of human shields is complemented by Article 51(8) of the
1977 Additional Protocol I, which clarifies that any violation of the rules
on the protection of civilians does “not release the Parties to the conflict
from their legal obligations with respect to civilians”. Therefore, even if the
enemy uses human shields, the attacker continues to be bound by the
rules on distinction, proportionality and precaution. The presence of human
shields may require additional efforts in terms of precautionary measures,
including the suspension or abortion of the operation.
The problem is that Israel has not ratified Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions.
Addressing the Use of Human Shields, section 3.1, page 7 https://dam.gcsp.ch/files/doc/SSA_Addressing-the-use-of-human-shield
The problem is that Israel has not ratified Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions.