Law of Armed Conflict/IHL

Recognizing the transnational nature of these alleged crimes, the ICC could potentially bridge the artificial divide between Gaza and Israel.

Israel should embrace a more targeted counterterrorism strategy that complies with international law and facilitates greater security.

Cordula Droege, chief legal officer and head of the legal division of the International Committee of the Red Cross, assesses the laws of war.

All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.

The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences of the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, finding Israel’s…

Expert analysis of the Ismail Haniyeh killing and prospects for avoiding a wider war in the Middle East.

Prosecutors can do more to hold al-Sheikh fully to account under the Torture Act and the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act.

International law must better understand and account for the realities of civilian life in territory under armed group control.

The State Department's Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance process is a good start but changes can improve function and transparency.

What we can name and render cognizable and what we must un-remember and forcefully forget is deeply connected to the numerous atrocities embedded in the international order.

Compliance with international humanitarian law must be about fulfilling its humanitarian purpose, not skirting its limits.

The tactic adds to evidence of intent to kill civilians through targeted or indiscriminate attacks, including on aid workers and institutions.