Israel Gaza FAQ: The Operation

What was the legal framework for the use of force in the Operation against Hamas in Gaza?

This FAQ section discusses the progress of the Operation and the legal framework for the use of force during the Gaza fighting. It explains the principles of the Law of Armed Forces and provides the legal definition of war crimes and lawful military objectives.

Also discussed are the allegations of Israeli 'aggression' during the Gaza conflict, and how Israel made extensive efforts to comply with the laws of war while Hamas made no attempt to comply.

• In what stages did the operation progress?

• What was the legal framework for the use of force?

• What are the principles of the Law of Armed Conflict that
  Israel adhered to - and Hamas did not?

• What is a lawful military objective?

• What about the accusation of war crimes?

• Did Israel use disproportionate force in Gaza?

 

Operation Cast Lead against Hamas - FAQ Topics