The following describes the law of armed conflict (LOAC), also known as international humanitarian law, that applies to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. We identify where the law is well settled and clear, and where it is less so.
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CPJ is investigating all reports of journalists killed, injured, detained or missing in the war, including those hurt as hostilities spread to neighboring Lebanon. As of October 16, at least 15 journalists were among the more than 4,000 dead on both sides since the war began on October 7.
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Nothing can justify the horrific loss of civilian lives in Israel last weekend. Our hearts go out to people who lost family members or are anxiously awaiting news about their missing loved ones, which they should receive without delay. But such tragedy cannot in turn justify the limitless destruction of Gaza.
Connect with-in Cluj brought together international women in Cluj businesses, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders. The event focused on creating valuable connections, promoting inclusivity, and empowering individuals while facilitating international women’s access to the labor market and nurturing their economic and social impact in Cluj.
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Humanitarian agencies operating in Gaza are reporting an unfolding humanitarian crisis on an unprecedented scale. There are not adequate facilities to safely accommodate residents from northern Gaza, and their safety remains jeopardized as Israeli airstrikes persistently target central and southern Gaza.
On this special episode of The Take podcast, @MalikaBilal is joined by journalists and analysts for a roundtable discussion, capping off our first week of coverage on the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine.
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International humanitarian law demands civilians have access to humanitarian support. Occupying powers have a responsibility to ensure adequate provision of the survival of the civilian population. The siege must be lifted. Hostages must be released. Human lives are not bargaining chips.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is horrified by the mass killing of civilians perpetrated by Hamas, and by the massive attacks on civilians in Gaza now being carried out by Israel. The international medical humanitarian organization calls for an immediate cessation to the indiscriminate bloodshed and for the urgent establishment of safe spaces and safe passage for civilians trapped in Gaza.
It was a great pleasure for us to welcome students and teachers from the Global Challenges Innovation program at the University of Southern California to Cluj today. Thank you also to the fantastic team at the University of Babes-Bolyai for helping to make this visit possible.
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On Saturday, the world was shocked by the violence in Israel. Since then, hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian civilians have been killed. PAX condemns any violence against civilians. We are also deeply concerned that the harsh war language and escalation now being expressed will lead to many more civilian deaths. 11 OCTOBER 2023 // Published
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The Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR) was founded in 2001 as a non-governmental, non-profit, politically independent organization in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The institute has as basic principles non-violence, conflict transformation, the promotion of human rights through information and awareness raising by solutions oriented, social, political and economic analysis