Dossier
law of armed conflict
Coverage of law of armed conflict in the Nexus archive.
- In memo to CENTCOM commanders, Cooper warns of duty to protect civilians
Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM head, emphasized in a memo to commanders that the commitment to the law of armed conflict is not a constraint on military lethality. The memo underscores a duty to protect civilians during operations.
- “Hunting” the October 7 Attackers: What the Law of Armed Conflict Permits – and What It Doesn’t
Israel's IDF and Shin Bet are conducting a campaign to kill or capture participants in the October 7 attacks using intelligence and technology. The effort targets Hamas operatives, including senior leaders, and involves a special military tribunal for those captured. Legal debates persist over whether lethal force under the Law of Armed Conflict is preventive or punitive.