Israel-Hamas War - Has International Law Been Violated
In the pursuit of national security, war and conflict often muddy the line of what is permissible in the laws of war. Hamas’ surprise invasion of southern Israel, left over a thousand civilians dead and hundreds more kidnapped. But Israel’s military retaliation against the militant group ends up killing tens of thousands of civilians in the Gaza Strip. Would this be self defence or a war crime?
Israel-Hamas War - Has International Law Been Violated
In the pursuit of national security, war and conflict often muddy the line of what is permissible in the laws of war. Hamas’ surprise invasion of southern Israel, left over a thousand civilians dead and hundreds more kidnapped. But Israel’s military retaliation against the militant group ends up killing tens of thousands of civilians in the Gaza Strip. Would this be self defence or a war crime?
Israel-Hamas War
CNA's 8-part exclusive series on the Israel-Hamas war: What did Hamas do on Oct 7? Has Israel’s response been disproportionate? Have both sides violated international law? What is Iran's role? What does the occupation of the West Bank have to do with the war?