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Hamas’s attack on Israel and the ensuing war in the Gaza Strip raise a host of questions about the combatants’ legal obligations.

Labor ministers Ed Husic and Anne Aly accuse Israel of collectively punishing Palestinians in Gaza in its hunt for Hamas.

Expert Robert Goldman explains the 'laws of war' and how they relate to this ongoing conflict.

Experts detail how the laws of war apply to Israel-Hamas conflict to assist policymakers and the public at large.

The killing of Israeli civilians by Hamas and retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza by Israel raises numerous issues under international law.

Given Gaza’s urban density, it will be extremely difficult for the Israelis to avoid substantial civilian casualties even when using precision weapons.

They seek to spare civilians by placing restrictions on the conduct of warfare.

Whether something is a war crime is a complex determination — and violations of International Humanitarian Law are notoriously difficult to prosecute

Warring parties are duty-bound to minimize civilian casualties. Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty ImagesThe killing of Israeli civilians by Hamas and retaliatory airstrikes on the densely populated Gaza Strip by Israel raises numerous issues under international law. Indeed, President Joe Biden made express reference to the “laws of war” in comments he made at the White house on Oct. 10, 2023, noting that while democracies like the U.S. and Israel uphold such standards, “terrorists&#x20...

Said Khatib/AFP via GettyThe killing of Israeli civilians by Hamas and retaliatory airstrikes on the densely populated Gaza Strip by Israel raises numerous issues under international law.Indeed, President Joe Biden made express reference to the “laws of war” in comments he made at the White House on Oct. 10, 2023, noting that while democracies like the U.S. and Israel uphold such standards, “terrorists” such as Hamas “purposefully target civilians.” Spea...