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International Law

Sep. 17, 2024

Israel's legal fight against Hamas war criminals: Pursuing justice amidst conflict

Israel's legal system grapples with unprecedented challenges in prosecuting thousands of Hamas suspects following the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks, as it balances justice, human rights, and global scrutiny in its pursuit of accountability.

Palestinians storm Israeli territory, east of the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.

On Oct. 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unspeakable horror, as Hamas--a ruthless and genocidal terrorist organization--unleashed an attack of staggering cruelty. This brutal assault resulted in the cold-blooded murder of approximately 1,200 innocent civilians and the abduction of 251 hostages. The atrocities committed were not only acts of mass murder but included vile acts of sexual violence and other barbaric cruelties designed to maximize suffering and terror. In the wake of this ...

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