Israel Violates All International Law Principles

 Israel Violates All International Law Principles

Israel systematically violates all the prohibitions outlined in international humanitarian law, which constitutes a breach of human rights and exposes Israel to international legal accountability. For almost a year and a half, these violations have been continuing daily, raising serious concerns among human rights organizations and the United Nations. According to the core principles of international humanitarian law, emphasized by experts in the field, Israel continues to violate many of these provisions intended to protect civilians in armed conflicts.

Core Principles of International Humanitarian Law

1. Principle of Distinction

International humanitarian law mandates the need to distinguish between military objectives and civilians, requiring that attacks be directed only at military targets. However, Israel repeatedly violates this principle by targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure such as hospitals and schools. These violations have been documented by human rights organizations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

2. Principle of Proportionality

International humanitarian law requires military attacks to be proportionate to the military objective, meaning that the attack should not cause excessive or unnecessary harm to civilians or civilian property. However, Israeli forces have carried out numerous attacks that resulted in high civilian casualties and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure.

3. Ban on Indiscriminate Attacks

International humanitarian law prohibits indiscriminate attacks that do not distinguish between civilians and military targets. Organizations such as "Human Rights Watch" and "Amnesty International" have documented indiscriminate attacks targeting residential areas in Gaza, a clear violation of this principle.

4. Protection of Protected Persons

International humanitarian law forbids exposing civilians in conflict zones to danger and requires special protection for those not taking part in hostilities, such as children, women, and the elderly. Israel has repeatedly targeted civilians, including children and women, in many of its attacks.

5. Prohibition of Torture and Cruel Treatment

International humanitarian law prohibits torture and cruel treatment of prisoners and detainees in armed conflict. However, there are documented reports indicating that many Palestinian detainees have been subjected to harsh conditions of detention, torture, and degrading treatment.

6. Protection of Civilian Property

International humanitarian law mandates the protection of civilian property from attacks. However, Israeli forces have destroyed numerous homes and civilian facilities that were not military targets, putting civilians at great risk.

Ongoing Violations Over the Last Year and a Half

Since the beginning of the ongoing conflict over a year and a half ago, Israel has committed numerous violations documented by experts in international humanitarian law, UN staff, and human rights organizations:

- Indiscriminate Bombing: The ongoing Israeli bombing of Palestinian cities and villages has killed and injured thousands of civilians.

- Targeting Civilian Infrastructure: Israeli forces have targeted residential buildings, hospitals, schools, and public utilities such as electricity and water supplies, putting civilians at great risk.

- Forced Displacement: Israeli forces have forcibly displaced Palestinian civilians from their homes, demolishing entire residential areas.

- Arbitrary Detentions: Thousands of Palestinians, including children, have been arrested in harsh and unlawful conditions.

- Torture and Inhumane Treatment: Palestinian detainees have been subjected to torture and inhumane treatment in Israeli custody in many cases.

Israel: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing

Israel consistently violates all the principles of international humanitarian law, exceeding the limits of permissible military conduct with clear acts of genocide and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people. These violations are not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated and systematic campaign aimed at eradicating the Palestinian presence in the occupied territories, particularly in Gaza.

Intentional Killing

Israel has been committing intentional killings of Palestinians through indiscriminate bombing, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians, including women and children. These attacks have shown a clear pattern of targeting civilian areas with no regard for military necessity.

Forced Evictions and Expulsion

Israel's policy goes beyond bombing and destruction; it includes the forced expulsion of Palestinians from their homes. Israeli forces have been consistently destroying Palestinian neighborhoods and forcibly removing residents, a clear indication of the ethnic cleansing taking place.

Torture and Brutal Treatment of Prisoners

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention centers are subjected to the worst forms of torture and inhumane treatment, including rape, beatings with sticks, and the use of trained dogs against them. These violations are not isolated, but part of an ongoing, widespread practice documented by human rights organizations and media outlets.

Destruction of Civilian Infrastructure

Israeli forces have destroyed entire civilian infrastructures that are not legitimate military targets. Hospitals, schools, and even refugee camps have been reduced to rubble. This destruction of essential civilian facilities is an intentional part of Israel's strategy to destroy Palestinian life in Gaza.

Clear Violations of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing

What Israel is doing today is a clear act of genocide, attempting to erase Palestinian existence in Gaza, in line with definitions of genocide and ethnic cleansing under international law. Israel continues to openly declare its intention to expel Gaza’s population and reoccupy Gaza, a clear strategy to reshape the demographic reality of the region.

These policies are not merely acts of violence but a coordinated strategy to eliminate the Palestinian population. Israeli leaders have openly declared their intention to expel Palestinians from Gaza, further reinforcing the genocidal nature of these violations.

Conclusion

Israel today is not only violating international humanitarian law but is also intentionally breaching it in a systematic manner. The military operations it conducts in Gaza involve genocide and ethnic cleansing. Indiscriminate bombings, forced evictions, torture, rape, and destruction of civilian infrastructure clearly demonstrate that these are not isolated incidents but rather part of a deliberate policy aimed at eradicating Palestinians from Gaza.

The world cannot remain silent in the face of these blatant violations. Israel, which continues to violate human rights and basic international law principles, must be held accountable for its war crimes and genocide. These policies must end to prevent further bloodshed and destruction.