The “Total Defeat” of Hamas and the End of NIAC

The “Total Defeat” of Hamas and the End of NIAC

The “Total Defeat” of Hamas and the End of NIAC Since the onset of the hostilities in Gaza that began on October 7, 2023, Israel has consistently identified the “complete destruction” of the “military and governmental capabilities” of Hamas as one of its principal war...
Regulating Military Force Series – Justice and Accountability in the Era of Modern Mercenarism

Regulating Military Force Series – Justice and Accountability in the Era of Modern Mercenarism

Regulating Military Force Series – Justice and Accountability in the Era of Modern Mercenarism Editors’ note: The author delivered remarks on the subject of this post at the conference “International Law and the Regulation of Resort to Force: Exhaustion,...
Regulating Military Force Series – Hybrid Warfare and Jus ad Bellum

Regulating Military Force Series – Hybrid Warfare and Jus ad Bellum

Regulating Military Force Series – Hybrid Warfare and Jus ad Bellum Editors’ note: The author delivered remarks on the subject of this post at the conference “International Law and the Regulation of Resort to Force: Exhaustion, Destruction, Rebirth?” at the...
Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Ruminations on the Legal, Policy, and Moral Aspects of Proportionality

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Ruminations on the Legal, Policy, and Moral Aspects of Proportionality

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Ruminations on the Legal, Policy, and Moral Aspects of Proportionality On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants executed a devastating surprise attack against Israel, catching many in the Israeli and U.S. intelligence communities off...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – The Question of Whether Gaza Is Occupied Territory

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – The Question of Whether Gaza Is Occupied Territory

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – The Question of Whether Gaza Is Occupied Territory On October 7, Hamas launched a brutal attack that killed more than 1,400 people and injured another 6,900 individuals, including at least 32 Americans. Hamas also took over 240 hostages...