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Non-combatants placed around a target to discourage enemy attacks
A human shield is a non-combatant (or a group of non-combatants) who either volunteers or is forced to shield a target in order to deter the enemy from
Human_shield
Accusations of using civilians and civilian infrastructure to shield military targets
Human shields in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict refers to tactics employed in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict where non-combatants are placed in the
Human shields in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Human_shields_in_the_Israeli–Palestinian_conflict
1991 American film
The Human Shield is a 1991 American action film from film studio Cannon Films. It was directed by Ted Post and written by Mann Rubin and stars Michael
The_Human_Shield
Topics referred to by the same term
attacking them. Human shield may also refer to: Human shield (law) Human Shield (political party), a political party in Croatia The Human Shield, a 1991 American
Human_shield_(disambiguation)
Designation in humanitarian law
Human shields are legally protected persons—either protected civilians or prisoners of war—who are either coerced or volunteer to deter attacks by occupying
Human_shield_(law)
War crime by Indian forces in Indian Administered Kashmir
Kashmir human shield incident occurred on April 9, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir during the Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election. A 26-year-old man captured by
Kashmir_human_shield_incident
Anti-invasion activist movement
The Human Shield Action to Iraq was a group of people who traveled to Iraq to act as human shields with the aim of preventing the U.S.-led coalition forces
Human_shield_action_to_Iraq
Indian Army officer involved in controversial incidents
significant and highly criticized incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. The 2017 human shield incident and a 2018 hotel controversy involving a minor Kashmiri girl
Leetul_Gogoi
American-Irish-Palestinian activist
he set fire to his United States passport. Subsequently, he led the human shield action to Iraq and was a passenger on the MV Mavi Marmara during the
Kenneth_O'Keefe
Item of armour carried to intercept attacks or projectiles
Aspis Ballistic shield Buckler Glagwa Heater shield Human shield Kite shield Nguni shield Pavise Qauata Riot shield Roromaraugi Scutum (shield) Targe Yetholm-type
Shield
Armed conflict in the Gaza Strip
teen: I was used as a human shield in Gaza, 972mag.com; retrieved 22 August 2014. Israeli forces use Palestinian child as human shield in Gaza, Defence for
2014_Gaza_War
attacks, collective punishment, starvation, persecution, the use of human shields, sexual violence and rape, torture, pillage, forced transfer, breach
Israeli_war_crimes
Violations of the laws of war during the Gaza war
as a human shield. In an interview with Reuters, the shop-owner stated, "He (the first soldier) told me that he will use me as a human shield, that young
War_crimes_in_the_Gaza_war
Armed conflict in the Gaza Strip
'used human shields'". BBC News. 24 March 2009. Macintyre, Donald (24 March 2009). "UN accuses Israeli troops of using boy, 11, as human shield". Belfast
Gaza_War_(2008–2009)
use of human shields and child combatants as part of its military operations, restriction of political freedoms within the Gaza Strip, and human rights
Criticism_of_Hamas
April 2004, human rights activists from Rabbis for Human Rights reported that Israeli soldiers used 13-year-old Muhammed Badwan as a human shield during a
Human_rights_in_Israel
Violations of laws of war
as a human shield. In an interview with Reuters, the shop-owner stated, "He (the first soldier) told me that he will use me as a human shield, that young
Israeli war crimes in the Gaza war
Israeli_war_crimes_in_the_Gaza_war
Political party in Croatia
Croatia. Until the party changed its name on 21 May 2022, it was known as Human Shield (Croatian: Živi zid, lit. 'Living Wall') and was formed out of an anti-eviction
The_Key_of_Croatia
children as human shields in Gaza in violation of Geneva conventions. Human rights groups have said that "even if Hamas were using human shields", Israel
Effect of the Gaza war on children in the Gaza Strip
Effect_of_the_Gaza_war_on_children_in_the_Gaza_Strip
American actor
returned to the role of Joe Armstrong. In 1992, Dudikoff starred in The Human Shield directed by Ted Post. In 1993, Dudikoff co-starred with Ami Dolenz and
Michael_Dudikoff
1944 extermination of civilians by Nazi forces in Wola, Warsaw, Poland
August 7, German soldiers created a human chain of dozens of Polish men, women, and children, using them as a shield while firing at insurgent positions
Wola_massacre
1996 film directed by Robert Mandel
kills all the gang members except Juan, who grabs Jane and uses her as a human shield. As Shale is trying to get a good shot, Jerome, who had been tied up
The_Substitute
Human rights lawyer
children's basic human rights, with a special focus on child suicide-homicide bombers, child soldiers, and the phenomenon of human shields." Goldstein founded
Brooke_Goldstein
Palestinian nurse and activist
which she purportedly admitted to participating in the protests as a human shield at the request of Hamas. The video was later found to be a clip from
Killing_of_Rouzan_al-Najjar
2013 armed conflict in the southwest Philippines
held hostage by the MNLF. The civilian hostages were being used as human shields by the MNLF. The city government of Zamboanga declared a "no classes
Zamboanga_siege
Abuses in India and Pakistan
Compensation to 'Human Shield' Farooq Ahmed Dar". News18. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2021. "Officer Who Tied Protester To Jeep As 'Human Shield' In Kashmir
Human rights abuses in Kashmir
Human_rights_abuses_in_Kashmir
2002 American thriller drama film
wounding him in the shoulder. John overpowers the sniper and uses him as a human shield as he reiterates his demands in front of a cheering crowd. As night falls
John_Q.
2008 video game
around killing other Nazi soldiers with the human shield protecting him against most damage until his human shield dies. Occasionally, a Nazi soldier will
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
Turning_Point:_Fall_of_Liberty
1st Chief of Defence Staff of India (1958–2021)
army Major involved in the Kashmir human shield incident, where a Kashmiri man was tied to a jeep as a human shield. The officer was awarded a Chief of
Bipin_Rawat
Croatian politician and activist
he founded the Alliance for Change party, which was later renamed to Human Shield. He was a member of Croatian Parliament from the 2016 elections to May
Ivan Pernar (politician, born 1985)
Ivan_Pernar_(politician,_born_1985)
2012 British film
at a standstill with their weapons drawn with Viktor using Angel as a human shield. Viktor convinces Goran and Josif to call a truce by offering half of
The_Seasoning_House
war and surrendered combatants, indiscriminate attacks, the use of human shields, rape, torture and pillage. Determining the applicability of laws of
Palestinian_war_crimes
Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
Republic of Yemen Government accused the Houthis of using civilians as human shields, HRW did not have enough evidence to conclude that the Houthis were
Houthis
2014 annexation of Ukrainian territory
Ukraine from human rights report". Kyiv Post. "Jailed Crimean Tatar Human Rights Activist on Hunger Strike in Russian World Cup city". Kharkiv Human Rights
2014 Russian annexation of Crimea
2014_Russian_annexation_of_Crimea
used as "human shields" by Russian armed forces. Since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has repeatedly accused Ukraine of using human shields, a claim
War crimes in the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
War_crimes_in_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
Seventeen tourists from western countries
Laurence, the militants began to retreat. The militants used Thirsk as a human shield, and he was shot and wounded soon after. Margaret attempted to tend to
1998 tourist kidnappings in Yemen
1998_tourist_kidnappings_in_Yemen
Italian journalist and peace activist (1975–2011)
and most emotional of his lifetime." While volunteering to act as a human shield for a Palestinian fisherman off Gaza's coast in September 2008, Arrigoni
Vittorio_Arrigoni
Riot in Leeds, England
coverage. The Independent described how Ali was a "hero", who formed a "human shield" to stop people adding further combustible material to fires. In response
2024_Harehills_riot
Shield described in Homer's Iliad
The shield of Achilles is the shield that Achilles uses in his fight with Hector, as described in a passage in Book 18, lines 478–608 of Homer's Iliad
Shield_of_Achilles
War crimes committed by the Empire of Japan
two Chinese crewman. The prohibition of the use of enemy nationals as human shields is based on Article 23 under Section II of the 1907 Fourth Hague Convention
Japanese_war_crimes
Act violating the laws of war
Civilian internee Commando Order Commissar Order Crime of aggression Human shield International Criminal Court investigations List of denaturalized former
War_crime
Impact of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict on minors
and 'conduct unbecoming' for using a 9-year-old Palestinian child as a human shield to open packages they suspected of being booby trapped during the 2008
Children in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Children_in_the_Israeli–Palestinian_conflict
American crime drama television series
The Shield is an American crime drama television series created by Shawn Ryan, which aired on FX from March 12, 2002, to November 25, 2008, for seven seasons
The_Shield
Weaponization of legal systems
critics of the Gaza war. According to international law experts, Israel's human shield accusations against Hamas are not substantiated and are intended as a
Lawfare
2014 bank robbery and shootout in Stockton, California
her, alive and practically unharmed; the SPD alleged he used her as a human shield. Ramos surrendered to police and was promptly taken into custody. Between
2014_Stockton_bank_robbery
infrastructure, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks, the use of human shields, and the use of prohibited weapons. Under international humanitarian
War crimes in the 2006 Lebanon War
War_crimes_in_the_2006_Lebanon_War
American nonviolence activist and diarist (1979–2003)
territories who tried to prevent the Israeli army's activities by acting as human shields. On Corrie's first night there, she and two other ISM members set up
Rachel_Corrie
Antagonist of Mad Max: Fury Road
shoot Furiosa, Angharad climbs to the outside of the War Rig to act as a human shield, knowing that Joe will not risk injuring his unborn baby. During one
Immortan_Joe
Fictional character created by Thomas Harris
after a HIV positive drug kingpin fires at her, using an infant as a human shield; her superiors blame her for the resulting mess, and she is removed from
Clarice_Starling
Israeli major general (born 1962)
"Chief of Staff censures Brig.-Gen. Yair Golan for ordering use of human shields". B'Tselem. וייס, חנן גרינברג ואפרת (18 October 2007). "נזיפה למפקד
Yair_Golan
1990 film by Abel Ferrara
men draw guns on each other, but White uses an innocent bystander as a human shield. The two exchange gunfire and Bishop is killed. White exits the subway
King_of_New_York
1943 massacre of POWs by Japan
II were worked to death by the Imperial Japanese Navy, blown up as human shields during Allied Air raids, and ultimately massacred by the Imperial Japanese
Balalae_Island_mass_graves
2004 novel by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert
Atreides convinces the League to attack Corrin. Facing robots using human shields and unable to use their main tactical weapons due to treachery by Abulurd
Dune:_The_Battle_of_Corrin
1940 German war crime in Belgium
impossible to cross. They took 140 civilians hostage and used them as human shields. As the Chasseurs ardennais continued to harass the German positions
Vinkt_massacre
American guitarist (1947–2012)
"What Went Wrong" (bass) & "Circus Song" David Culiner – Implode (1999) "Human Shield" Jerry Jennings – Shortcut to the Center (1999) [Released in 2005] "Observation"
Ronnie_Montrose
Fictional Lilo & Stitch character
Stitch as her "puppy", although he at first only wanted to use Lilo as a human shield from Jumba and Agent Pleakley. Jumba and Pleakley were sent to capture
Stitch_(Lilo_&_Stitch)
American actor (1947–2025)
Moreno #2 1990: Booker (TV series, one episode) as Nick Booker 1991: The Human Shield as Ali Dallal 1991–1992: The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (TV series, two
Steve_Inwood
Filipino Moro revolutionary leader (born 1939)
terrorist as they were causing chaos in the city and using civilians as a human shield. The conflict lasted until September 28, 2013, with more than 50,000
Nur_Misuari
South African activist and politician (1936–2018)
her absences in 2003. In 2003, Madikizela-Mandela offered to act as a human shield prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Also in 2003, she helped defuse a
Winnie_Mandela
Early 2000s propaganda rumor
organized the human shield action in Iraq say they have no record of Rev. Kenneth Joseph Jr., and "no one, it seems, ever met him." Human shield activists
Saddam Hussein's alleged shredder
Saddam_Hussein's_alleged_shredder
American television news journalist
Correspondent TEARS Into Fox News For Saying Libyans Used Him As Human Shield". HuffPost. "CNN correspondent rejects Fox report on human shields". CNN.
Steve_Harrigan
assistance, and of using civilians as human shields. Richard Falk, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories and
War crimes in the Gaza War (2008–2009)
War_crimes_in_the_Gaza_War_(2008–2009)
Combatants who are regarded as expendable
well-defended target. Human shield: a situation in which the potential for civilian casualties deters attacks on a military target. Human wave attack: an assault
Cannon_fodder
2011 armed conflict in North Africa
to civilian facilities, using them as shields. According to Libyan state television, the rebels used human shields in Misrata. The Jamahiriya News Agency
Libyan_civil_war_(2011)
International treaties of war
of 1899 and 1907 – traditional rules on fighting wars Human rights Human shield International Committee of the Red Cross International Federation of Red
Geneva_Conventions
1995 Bosnian War confrontation
peacekeepers. Ten were taken away, and two were kept at the bridge as human shields. A platoon of 30 French peacekeepers led by Captain François Lecointre
Battle_of_Vrbanja_Bridge
2023 video game
combat moves or grab a disoriented enemy and temporarily use them as a human shield. Bladekisser is a piece of downloadable content, released on 25th July
Trepang2
2013–2020 Marvel Television series
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is an American television series created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC based on the Marvel
Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D.
2011 American horror film sequel
his trial antidote to himself and then kidnaps George to use him as a human shield. Shilah and Jenny separate to find George and Henry. While searching
Quarantine_2:_Terminal
Member of the Nazi Party and one of Adolf Hitler's inner circle (1878–1950)
Putsch. Graf was considered a lifesaver for Hitler, using himself as human shield and taking five bullets for him. He was a long serving member of the
Ulrich_Graf
Aspect of the 2013–2017 conflict in Iraq
government has accused ISIL of using civilians as human shields. Fears that civilians could be used as human shields by ISIL were realized as it was confirmed
Human rights abuses during the Battle of Mosul (2016–2017)
Human_rights_abuses_during_the_Battle_of_Mosul_(2016–2017)
called herself a "rescuing human shield to protect and save the wounded at the front lines", with everything following "human shield" trimmed out of the Israeli
Casualties of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip
Casualties_of_Israeli_attacks_on_the_Gaza_Strip
Artwork focused on the unclothed human body
(1918) by George Bellows, which depicts Belgian citizens being used as human shields by Germans in World War I. Although based upon a report of a real incident
Nude_(art)
propaganda and deter Israel from attacking Gaza. This tactic is called the human shield. Women in particular have increasingly associated political violence
Palestinian political violence
Palestinian_political_violence
use civilians as Human Shields in Beit Hanun Archived 4 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine", July 20, 2006. "Israel Probes "Human Shield" Allegations Archived
Criticism_of_Israel
Human rights commission
also accused Israel of using Palestinians as "human shields" and torturing detainees. The human shields accusations were supported in 2010, with Israel
United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict
United_Nations_Fact_Finding_Mission_on_the_Gaza_Conflict
2015 U.S. air strike on a hospital in Afghanistan
time of the attack, the latter claiming that they were using it as a human shield. Médecins Sans Frontières said no Taliban fighters were in the compound
Kunduz_hospital_airstrike
Croatian political party
founded as a merger of The Key of Croatia (KLJUČ, formerly known as Human Shield), Let's Change Croatia (PH) and the Independent List of Mislav Kolakušić
Law_and_Justice_(Croatia)
Croatian political activist
He served as chairman of the Key of Croatia party (formerly known as Human Shield) and as a member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024. Sinčić
Ivan_Vilibor_Sinčić
Topics referred to by the same term
Zhongzhi Capital or ZZ Capital, an asset management company Živi zid ("Human Shield"), a Croatian political party ZZ Leiden, a Dutch basketball club ZZ method
ZZ
Battle of the Soviet invasion of Poland in WWII
who was captured throwing a petrol bomb and tied to a Soviet tank as a human shield. After the battle, the remaining forces of the Wołkowysk Cavalry Brigade
Battle_of_Grodno_(1939)
1997 crime in Taiwan
he had been using as a human shield. After repeated pleading by McGill, Chen released Melanie and took McGill as a human shield instead. At this point
Alexander family hostage crisis
Alexander_family_hostage_crisis
Deflecting all blame to Hamas for starting the war and allegedly using human shields, a kind of implicatory denial that ignores the history of the Israeli–Palestinian
Gaza_genocide_denial
Video game
players to kill all enemies nearby, and the ability to use enemies as human shields. The game was cancelled following Acclaim's financial problems and closure
100_Bullets_(video_game)
European political alliance in 2019
motivated by similar principles to 5SDD Law and Justice, successor to Human Shield European Alliance for Freedom and Democracy, of which ŽZ, AKKEL, and
Five_Star_Direct_Democracy
American exercise instructor and author (born 1981)
the hair and held the gun and lighter to her head while using her as a human shield to communicate with police. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving
Robin_Arzon
Fictional intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics Universe
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage, special law enforcement, and counter-terrorism government agency appearing in American comic books published by
S.H.I.E.L.D.
War crimes committed during the Sri Lankan civil war
Kouchner issued a join statement accusing the LTTE of using civilians as a human shield. The statement said: "It is clear that the LTTE has been forcefully preventing
War crimes during the final stages of the Sri Lankan civil war
War_crimes_during_the_final_stages_of_the_Sri_Lankan_civil_war
(US$750–3000) depending on the case in question. The political party Human Shield support the full legalization of cannabis in Croatia. As of 15 October
Cannabis_in_Croatia
1994–1996 war between Russia and Chechen separatists
Russian military accused the Chechen fighters of using civilians as human shields by preventing them from leaving the capital as it was bombarded. On
First_Chechen_War
Part of the Gaza war
purpose that is "harmful to the enemy", and it prohibits the use of human shields for combatants; both constitute war crimes. Following Israel's release
Alleged military use of al-Shifa hospital
Alleged_military_use_of_al-Shifa_hospital
1999 studio album by Agoraphobic Nosebleed and Converge
1:34 "They Stretch for Miles" – 4:26 "My Great Devastator" – 5:00 "The Human Shield" – 3:45 "Minnesota" – 5:07 Converge "Locust Reign" – 1:24 "This Is Mine"
The_Poacher_Diaries
Political party in Croatia
Croatia, formed on 7 July 2019 by former members of the political party Human Shield. It is named after its leader, Ivan Pernar. Pernar was elected as the
Party_of_Ivan_Pernar
Saudi-born ex-member of al-Qaeda, former spy
researched the fatwa which was about the Mongol invasion and their use of human shields when besieging cities; it was clear to him that this was no justification
Aimen_Dean
1984 Indian military operation
possible" that militants were "depending upon the Sikh masses to form a human shield to prevent action by the army," as well as the presence of a "whole lot
Operation_Blue_Star
2022 massacre by Russian forces in Ukraine
villages of Obukhovychi and Ivankiv, of Russian troops using civilians as human shields as they came under attack by Ukrainian soldiers. The Economist reported
Bucha_massacre
Siege during the Moro conflict
group managed to break out of the cordon by using their hostages as human shields. On 27 May 2001, members of the Abu Sayyaf group abducted 20 hostages
Siege_of_Lamitan
Fantasy novel by Stephen King
Tull turns on Roland, Allie is seized by a townsperson and used as a human shield. She begs Roland not to fire before he guns down both her and her captor
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger
The_Dark_Tower:_The_Gunslinger
Iron Age shield discovered in Lincolnshire, England
spears and part of a human skull with a sword fragment lodged within. The shield is now in the British Museum. The Witham Shield is an example of the
Witham_Shield
Topics referred to by the same term
intercept attacks. Shield may also refer to: Human shield, the use of civilians to deter an attack in warfare Riot shield, used by police forces around the world
Shield_(disambiguation)
HUMAN SHIELD
HUMAN SHIELD
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Human
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Hebrew
(הָמָן) Hebrew name of Persian origin, HAMAN means "magnificent." In the bible, this is the name of a wicked prime minister.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Indian
Human
Surname or Lastname
Altered spelling of German Luhmann or Lohmann.English
Altered spelling of German Luhmann or Lohmann.English : unexplained.
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Native American
Native American Hopi name SHUMAN means "rattlesnake handler."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Himan was the Name of One of the Famous Slaves that had a Hand in Building the Tomb of Queen Venika
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Yiddish
 Yiddish altered form of Hebrew Hyam, HYMAN means "life." Compare with another form of Hyman.
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English
English : partly from an unattested late Old English personal name, Hygemann, composed of the elements hyge ‘mind’ (cognate with the underlying Germanic element in Hugh) + mann ‘man’. In some cases this may also have been an occupational name for a servant (Middle English man) of a man called Hugh.Perhaps an altered spelling of German Homann.
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Surname or Lastname
English (Dorset)
English (Dorset) : unexplained. This name is frequent in Nova Scotia.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of the numerous minor places in Devon named Whiddon. Some are named with Old English hwīt ‘white’ + dūn ‘hill’ or tūn ‘settlement’; others with Old English hwǣte ‘wheat’ + dūn ‘hill’ or denu ‘valley’.
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Lord Thirupathi; Lord Vengatesh
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Sound of Ankle Bell
Boy/Male
Hindu
One of the kauravas
Girl/Female
Italian Hebrew
Lamb.
Boy/Male
English
Place Name; Barn for Cows
Girl/Female
Tamil
Young damsel, A young girl
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Ewan, EWEN means "born of yew."
HUMAN SHIELD
HUMAN SHIELD
HUMAN SHIELD
HUMAN SHIELD
HUMAN SHIELD
a.
Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices.
v. t.
To make human; to invest with a human personality; to incarnate.
a.
Not human; inhuman.
a.
More than human.
a.
In human form.
n.
The human skin.
a.
Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
a.
Pertaining to man; human.
n.
A human being.
a.
Resembling a human being in form or nature; human.
n.
Human nature
n.
A bitter, brownish yellow, amorphous substance, extracted from vegetable mold, and also produced by the action of acids on certain sugars and carbohydrates; -- called also humic acid, ulmin, gein, ulmic or geic acid, etc.
a.
More than human; superhuman.
superl.
Human.
n.
Human nature.
n.
See Uhlan.
a.
Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
n.
One who attributes the human form or other human attributes to the Deity or to anything not human.
n.
Human feelings; humanity.
n.
The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.