Gaza hospital attack: How Hamas and Israel can be stopped from committing war crimes? Explained
all is fair in love and war, the ‘Hamas attack cannot be justified…’ Enforcing laws during war's chaos is tough. Holding perpetrators accountable post-conflict is often elusive due to complexities and challenges. But there are clear evidences that show both Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel have been breaking international laws since the start of the war.
As per the United Nations, there are some rules that needs to be followed even at the most challenging times. Noting the same, UN chief Antonio Guterres pointed out ‘The Hamas attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people’ Here's look at the international laws that are being broken by Israel and Haman and how the international agencies like ICC and UN stop them from committing war crimes. Internationally recognized laws, including the UN Charter, forbid aggressive wars but permit self-defense.
Battlefield conduct is governed by the Geneva Conventions, established after World War II and endorsed by most nations, to safeguard humanitarian principles. Civilians, the wounded and prisoners must be treated humanely in wartime. Murder, torture, hostage-taking and “humiliating and degrading treatment" are banned.
Also, fighters to treat the other side’s sick and wounded. The four conventions agreed upon these rules in 1949. These rules apply both in times of war and conflict.
War crimes like attacks on civilians, civilian settlements or humanitarian workers, destroying property where militarily is nor necessary, sexual violence and unlawful deportation are illegal. This is cited in the law of war by International Criminal Court. Use of certain weapons, such as chemical or biological munitions are also not allowed.
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