Fighting a Just War

Tal Becker, Senior Fellow at the Hartman Institute and Legal Adviser of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the ethics of Israel's war against Hamas. They explore just war theory through legal, philosophical, and Jewish frameworks, analyzing the actions of the IDF and Hamas. Topics include navigating the complexities of interpreting the news cycle, fighting an immoral enemy while preserving moral sensibilities, and the challenges of trusting Israel's military intentions. They also discuss the role of supporters in critiquing and supporting Israel's commitment to conducting a just war.