Exploding Pagers and the Law
by William H. Boothby | Sep 18, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting, Weapons Law
Exploding Pagers and the Law Reports emerged on 17 September 2024 that, from about 15:45 that day local time, a large number of pagers used by Hezbollah personnel in Lebanon exploded spontaneously and virtually simultaneously. At the time of writing, nine persons are...
Targeting in an Urban Environment: Why Weaponeering and Tactics Matter
by Kevin S. Coble, Alexander Hernandez, Gavin Logan | Sep 6, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting
Targeting in an Urban Environment: Why Weaponeering and Tactics Matter Israel’s ongoing urban operations in Gaza have drawn extensive international scrutiny. Critics have focused on the number of reported civilian casualties, with many attributing Israel’s use of...
Protecting Schools in Armed Conflict
by Steven Haines | Jul 17, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting
Protecting Schools in Armed Conflict In early July 2024, the BBC reported that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had conducted an air strike on a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. According to Palestinian sources, sixteen people were killed, with...
Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – The Gospel, Lavender, and the Law of Armed Conflict
by Michael N. Schmitt | Jun 28, 2024 | AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting
Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – The Gospel, Lavender, and the Law of Armed Conflict In November 2023, +972 Magazine and Local Call published a joint report on Israel Defense Force (IDF) targeting operations, labeling them a “mass assassination factory.” It...