Addressing emerging challenges in the Middle East: 鈥淗ow the 'laws of war' apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas鈥 with Prof. Robert Goldman
The event was attended by many students, including those pursuing LLM, JD, and Humphrey Fellowships, with more than 100 participants. This turnout reflects many students' concern and attention towards this armed conflict. The topics discussed delved into numerous issues under international law highlighted by this conflict. Reference was made to the four 1949 Geneva Conventions, their two Additional Protocols of 1977, the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, and certain weapons conventions, which form the core of the matter. Professor Goldman explained how challenging it is to classify this conflict and how it carries various consequences, including the obligations each party must uphold, such as the principles of proportionality and the distinction between civilians and combatants. These themes are thoroughly analyzed in written by Professor Goldman in "The Conversation" blog.
Similar to the approach taken with the Ukraine and Russia conflict, 麻豆视频 Washington College of Law is examining the issue strictly from a legal perspective, analyzing the rules that should be equally and impartially applied by both parties and leading the academic conversation up on the protection of victims in the context of armed conflicts.