Defenders must create layers of protection that deny the enemy access while allowing civilians to escape. The Dutch in 2006 used a “buffer zone” of low‑profile, well‑positioned obstacles and early warning posts around a refugee camp in Gaza. When the IDF launched a counter‑attack, civilians were already on a safe route and the troops faced little risk. The key lessons: set up a perimeter that is hard to cross, keep the route to safety clear, and coordinate with local leaders so people know where to go. In short, a disciplined force wins when it turns the battlefield into a controlled corridor—enemy in, civilians out, and the mission achieved.