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Hamas's unpunished Geneva Convention violations sets a dangerous precedent - opinion

The enforcement of the Geneva Conventions lies in states themselves, and therein lies the weak spot in IHL: The laws seem to protect on paper but are difficult to enforce in practice.

 A drone view shows Hamas militants gathering around Red Cross vehicles in Gaza, February 2025.
A drone view shows Hamas militants gathering around Red Cross vehicles in Gaza, February 2025.
(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)
ByGIL LEWINSKY
MARCH 22, 2025 22:20
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