Ep 98: Matthew Waxman on the Israel, Hamas, and the Law of Armed Conflict
School of War
Practical Dimensions of the Law of War and Evaluation of Events
In this chapter, they discuss the practical dimensions of the law of war and evaluate the events that took place on October 7th. They highlight the war crimes committed by Hamas, including massacring civilians, taking hostages, and firing rockets indiscriminately at populated areas in Israel. They also mention how Hamas perverts the law for its own gain, particularly through the use of human shields. Despite the inhumane actions of Hamas, they emphasize the importance of Israel waging a just war justly and express empathy for the innocent civilians in Gaza who are suffering.
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