This Article argues that the laws of war only became “humanitarian” in the 1990s. Centering the contributions of three international lawyers, it

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A resident inspects a compound of a car workshop and garage hit during Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 24, 2026 [Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters] International ...

The deliberate targeting by Tehran and by its proxy Hezbollah of civilian areas in Israel and in other neighboring states violates all humanitarian norms and is absolutely prohibited.

There are currently more ongoing conflicts in the world than in any time since World War II. Within these conflicts there is also a breakdown of the rule of engagement – with an erosion of international humanitarian law and an increasing disregard for ...

On March 14, 2024, Israel sent a letter to President Joe Biden, committing itself to using American weapons and munitions in accordance with international law. The letter was a response to the National Security Council Memorandum-20 (NSC-20) announced in ...

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A highly anticipated report from the State Department concludes that the U.S. may continue to send weapons to Israel despite apparent Israeli violations of international humanitarian law. The long-awaited report comes just two days after the president said ...

At least 40 workers have been killed in Lebanon since March 2, officials say.

According to human rights groups, the law flouts international safeguards, violating both the right to life and provisions of humanitarian and human rights law.