The Gaza Conflict Within International Law

Title The Gaza Conflict Within International Law
Author Channa Weiss
Affiliation International law attorney practicing in Southern California
Region/Country United States
Pages 19-36
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Keywords Gaza Conflict; Right of Self-Defense; Law of Armed Conflict; International Humanitarian Law
Abstract Israel came under brutal attack on October 7, 2023, culminated in a long festering all out conflict against the Hamas perpetrators in the Gaza Strip. All parties to conflict must act in accordance with international law. This article examines whether Israel’s subsequent use of force to rescue and defend its nationals, abides by the right of self-defense under the UN Charter and is in accordance with the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law.