This is the way they always operate. Then they cry 'foul' when civilians become casualties in the return fire. It's all a ploy to garner sympathy. And it largely works, as evidenced by the many posts on here in support of their tactics.

Yes, I said in support of their tactics. Because many people (rightly) complain when civilians are hurt. But they never criticise the tactics as used by Hamas which bring about these casualties.