Humanitarian
260 Articles

Drones are Changing How Wars Harm Civilians
Drones are rapidly changing war. Without urgent, collective action, their use will lead to greater civilian harm in conflicts.

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Obligations Towards UNRWA and Other International Organizations in the Occupied Territories: Key Issues
Unpacking the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on Israel's obligations towards the UN and others to provide humanitarian aid in the West Bank and Gaza.

As Europe Rearms, Learn from the Pentagon’s Efforts to Modernize Civilian Protection
European militaries can adapt and operationalize civilian protection as they increase defense spending to protect themselves against Russia.

Implementing the Gaza Ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza faces many challenges and is currently threatened by serious violations. What can we learn from the experience of ceasefires elsewhere?

U.N. Commission Finds That Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza: What Does It Mean?
Context for those seeking to understand what it does (and does not) mean for the UN Commission to make a genocide determination.

עוד מאותו הדבר – אבל גרוע יותר: התכנית “החדשה” של נתניהו בעזה
התכנית נשענת על היגיון עקבי: להעמיק את השליטה הטריטוריאלית תוך הכחשת ההשלכות המשפטיות שהמשפט הבינלאומי…

More of the Same, But Worse: Netanyahu’s “New” Plan in Gaza
The plan follows a consistent logic: it seeks to deepen territorial control of Gaza while denying the legal consequences that international law attaches to occupation.

لقد نفد الوقت: الجوع الجماعي في غزة والضرورة العالمية الملحّة
تتدهور ظروف معيشة الفلسطينيين في غزة، وقد بدأ تحذير الأمس الصادر عن التصنيف المرحلي المتكامل لمراحل…

The Just Security Podcast: Ukraine’s Resistance to Russia’s Invasion — The Other Mobilization
As millions of Ukrainians face the devastation of their communities, volunteers—especially women—have stepped up to support the nation’s survival.

הזמן אזל: הרעבה המונית בעזה וחובתו של העולם
הזמן אזל: הרעבה המונית בעזה וחובתו של העולם

Protecting Health Care in Conflict: Lessons from Ukraine for a Global Roadmap
The international community can learn from the Russia-Ukraine War to curb attacks against health care and ensure justice for victims.

“Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics”: The Legality of Statistical Proportionality
Israel's practice of statistical proportionality should be considered to violate the legal duty to take feasible precautions in attacks.