The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #150703 Message #3515265
Posted By: Keith A of Hertford
15-May-13 - 08:10 AM
Thread Name: BS: Small hope for Israel/Palestine
Subject: RE: BS: Small hope for Israel/Palestine
In the final analyses this seeks to justify any and every action by parties in a conflict. It amounts to a licence for war criminals.
No. International law is quite clear on this. Collective punishment is not allowed. Targeting civilians is not allowed. You may target an enemy illegally operating in a civilian area if you make all reasonable efforts to avoid or minimise civilian casualties.