The Tin Can Ruse: Lawful Deception or Prohibited Treachery?

The Tin Can Ruse: Lawful Deception or Prohibited Treachery?

The Tin Can Ruse: Lawful Deception or Prohibited Treachery? The law of armed conflict has always drawn an uncomfortable line between cunning and criminality. Commanders who deceive the enemy are celebrated; those who betray a protected confidence face prosecution. The...
Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Israeli Hostage Rescue Mission and Perfidy

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Israeli Hostage Rescue Mission and Perfidy

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Israeli Hostage Rescue Mission and Perfidy On 8 June, Israel rescued four hostages being held by Hamas in the Nuseirat neighborhood of central Gaza. According to reports, an Israeli police counter-terrorism unit, the Yamam conducted the...