Advisory Opinions The Legality of Israel’s Beeper Attack
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Sep 24, 2024 
Sherif Girgis, a Notre Dame law professor and expert on originalism, joins the discussion to unpack his latest findings on legal interpretations. They dive into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks on international law and the complexities of Israel's military tactics, particularly regarding the ethical implications of cyber warfare. Girgis critiques the inadequacies of traditional judicial approaches while exploring the role of judges in constitutional interpretation. The conversation also touches on recent controversies at Princeton, highlighting challenges in navigating institutional policies.
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Beeper Attack Legality
- The legality of Israel's beeper attack depends on whether the pagers were consumer goods or military devices.
- The pagers, manufactured for Hezbollah, were military communication tools, not consumer electronics.
Booby Trap Prohibition
- The DOD manual prohibits booby traps disguised as harmless objects to prevent civilian casualties, especially children.
- This relates to tactics like the Soviet Army's use of toy booby traps in Afghanistan.
Cyberattack Concerns
- Israel's targeting of pagers may be a first, but adversaries like China and Iran will exploit any technological vulnerability.
- Cyberattacks targeting infrastructure like dams and power plants are a growing concern.