If international law is meant to protect civilians equally, why does its enforcement often appear uneven? This Dispatch examines Gaza and Lebanon through the principles of international humanitarian law, civilian protection, and accountability, exploring how perceptions of selective enforcement affect the credibility of the international legal system.
Tag: Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Civilian Protection in Gaza: Armed Actors, Urban Warfare, and Legal Constraints
When legal protections exist without consistent enforcement, civilian protection becomes conditional—and civilians bear the cost.”
UNGA – Recognize the State of Palestine, and Hold Israel Accountable
Recognition of Palestine is not a symbolic gesture—it is a legal and moral imperative that strengthens accountability and upholds international law.”
On the Ground in Gaza
Everywhere you turn, there is evidence of death.” — Chad Thornson, TGR Deputy Director
Collective Punishment as a War Crime—Legal Prohibition and Contemporary Application in Gaza
Collective punishment targets populations, not perpetrators, and in doing so violates a core principle of international humanitarian law.”