Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

A model Department of Defense action memo illustrates what a faithful application of the Leahy law to an alleged gross human rights violation in Israel would look like.

The exploding pagers in Lebanon raise a number of factual and legal questions related to the obligations of the attacker under the law of armed conflict.

Former State Department official critically analyzes State Department's decision to drop Netzah Yehuda unit from Leahy Law sanctions.

What can Israel do to better protect civilians in war? A leading expert on civilian harm sheds light on the issue.

"The question is whether the UK government will conduct a bona fide IHL assessment of arms exports to Israel according to the existing legal framework that is enforced by the courts."

A guide to the humanitarian law conditions on U.S. arms sales and security assistance to Israel.

Top expert analyzes IDF directive for civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate.

Leaders must communicate carefully with the public and subordinates, and minimize damage to the military, without adding to societal tension.

The involvement of lawyers allows combatants to absolve themselves from thinking about human rights considerations as long as they believe the military functions as part of a democratic…

The US failure to act on her killing will perpetuate the cycle of impunity and expose more journalists to the risk of injury or death.

Analysis of the current Israeli government's new policy toward the West Bank, and responsibilities of the international community.

U.S. officials should ensure the Leahy laws are applied consistently to all countries, including Israel.