The Associated Press published an investigation including conversations with Gaza residents who claimed IDF soldiers forced them to serve as human shields during searches of buildings and tunnels in the Strip. One resident, Ayman Abu Hamdan (36), claimed he was compelled to accompany forces wearing military clothing with a camera on his forehead, entering houses in Gaza to verify there were no armed militants or explosives. 'They beat me and told me that I have no choice, do it or we'll kill you,' Abu Hamdan claimed.