Document Type
Essay
Publication Title
Emory Int'l L. Rev. Recent Dev.
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Abstract
In this essay, Pat Andriola addresses the legality of Israel's Operation Protective Edge launched against Hamas in the Gaza territory in the summer of 2014. The essay analyzes whether the legal action taken by Israel comports with customary international humanitarian law, specifically, the principles of distinction and proportionality, and whether there is in fact international law governing Israel's actions and use of force. Pat Andriola concludes that Israel's actions were governed by international law, as evident by Israel's attempts to warn civilians of incoming attacks. The essay continues to conclude that Israel most likely did not comply with the proportionality requirement, as the threat of Israeli deaths as a result of the Hamas rocket attacks was relatively minor.
Volume
30
First Page
2001
Recommended Citation
Pat Andriola,
Did Israel Violate International Humanitarian Law During Operation Protective Edge?,
30
Emory Int'l L. Rev. Recent Dev.
2001
(2015).
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.law.emory.edu/eilr-recent-developments/20