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Israel, Hamas, and the laws of war

16.10.23 87 Source: 17 october, The Hindu
Israel, Hamas, and the laws of war

On October 7, Hamas, a Palestine-based terrorist group, launched an attack on Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and taking many hostage. Israel has retaliated with all its might, triggering a war in West Asia.

What are the laws of war?

There are two separate and independent international law questions related to wars. First, under what conditions or when can countries use force in their international relations? This is known as jus ad bellum, regulated by the United Nations (UN) Charter. 

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