What is the stance of the Islamic community on militants taking refuge
inside a mosque? Are they permitted to use mosques as military bases?
What is the stance of the Islamic community on armies attacking
militants who take refuge inside mosques?
Who is the desecrator:
* the armed men who take refuge inside the mosque and use it as a base
to attack enemies; or,
* those who attack the armed men inside the mosque?
I've heard that in international law, both sides to a conflict should
avoid damaging holy places. But I've also heard that if soldiers from
one side occupy a "holy place", then the other side is no longer bound
by international law. That is, the holy place loses its protected status
and becomes a legitimate target.
Where in the Wikipedia can I find information about these matters?
Ed Poor