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Originally Posted by Slon
If it were carrying people "AWAY," then was there any immediate threat? If not, should they not have at first made sure it was not a civilian vehicle?
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Part of war-fighting is not letting the enemy escape. You do more than just defend yourself from incoming attacks. You strive to seek out and defeat the enemy ... even when they are fleeing, hiding, etc.
If a minibus is being used to transport enemy fighters it is no longer a "civilian" vehicle. It is a legitimate military target.