Comments by "M.A.B." (@m.a.b.4104) on "The Rules of War" video.

  1. They explained in this podcast that is not the case. The international law says extra precautions have to be taken in regards to schools and hospitals (which seems perfectly sane), and doesn't say no military action can be taken when schools and hospitals are used for military purposes (such as firing rockets,etc, which is against international law in its own right). Over simplifying really in dangers the issue to potentially ignore important truths. And this is being done by partisans on both sides of the debate which gives weight to the argument that a detailed international legal framework is needed to deal with such important issues. This then raises the counter that international politics undermines, muddies this framework as major countries act in their own self interest and not in the spirit of the international law (the 5 members of the security council get to nominate a judge each and it has been said the US,UK will side with Israel and China and Russia will not want a genocide judgement because they have their own potential genocide cases to worry about). Personally in the short term I hope for the hostages to be returned to their families and the suffering and death of Gazans as a result of this war to stop. Longer term I hope for all people in Israel and Palestine to have basic human rights and live in relative peace (which seems impossibly far away at the moment)
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  2. According to Gazan health ministry the deaths in Gaza have roughly halved since the peak of 300+ /day to most recently being roughly 150/day on average. This is still TOO MANY and the article details this viewpoint if read and not just reacting to the headline. Your comment is very misleading and unhelpful. My personal view is all the hostages should go home to their families, the death and suffering of Gazans needs to stop through a ceasefire and true negotiations to find a path forward should be prioritised immediately.
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  3.  @michellemooresings  I have heard that captured terrorists are not afforded the same protections as prisoners of war and similar international laws. Also have heard individuals(including members of Hamas) can be found guilty of crimes against humanity under international law and this process has already been started in response to October 7th. Not sure what you meant, as well as in terms of the current situation in Gaza. Hamas may have less legal protections under international law as terrorists, but this doesn't negate any of the legal protections civilians have. Want to be clear, I am not saying Israel has ignored all legal protections for civilians, the IDF has a long history of clear attempts to comply with international law. The intensity of the current conflict is unprecedented, increasing the likelihood of unprecedented outcomes.
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  4.  @michellemooresings  have also seen speeches from Mosab Yousef who became an undercover agent of Israeli intelligence and is credited for preventing many bombings and assassinations. His statements about Hamas treatment of Hamas prisoners(especially suspected spies) are backed up by Sinwar's(Hamas leader in Gaza) own admission of torturing suspected traitors. There is a decent Vice video from 2011 or 2012 where they do a tour of Gaza and gives good insight into parts of Hamas and some of life under Hamas. Agree 💯 that hearing from one side is a mistake and it is very important to have an open, sceptical mind. Best of luck sorting through the fact and fiction that surrounds us these days!
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