International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

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

In armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, and climate-induced disasters, older people often suffer disproportionately. First in a series.

The right of self-defense does not permit a disproportionate loss of civilian life, writes Professor Adil Haque in this essay on what U.N. Member States can say.

"Conversations of this nature are useless if their participants fail to acknowledge their differences of opinion about underlying assumptions."

International law is critical to survival in Israel and Palestine.

The U.N. General Assembly's upcoming emergency special session is a critical time to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.

Experts detail how the laws of war apply to Israel-Hamas conflict to assist policymakers and the public at large.

ICRC statement says "instructions issued by the Israeli authorities for the population of Gaza City to immediately leave their homes, coupled with the complete siege explicitly…

Tech companies need to be familiar with IHL to protect their employees, properties, and surrounding civilians during armed conflict.

An analysis of the war crimes law that applies to Hamas atrocities on 7/10, and the cutting off food and water to Gaza.