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How the 'laws of war' apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas

  • Written by Robert Goldman, Professor of Law, American University
imageWarring parties are duty-bound to minimize civilian casualties.Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images

The 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...

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