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The Gaza Conflict

The Gaza Conflict. Applications of Just War Theory. Prelude: Was War a Proportional Response to Gaza Rockets?. Human shields. Palestinian use of crowds when Israel threatens to destroy houses Israeli insistence on Palestinian civilian presence in occupied areas. Weaponry.

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The Gaza Conflict

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  1. The Gaza Conflict Applications of Just War Theory

  2. Prelude: Was War a Proportional Response to Gaza Rockets?

  3. Human shields • Palestinian use of crowds when Israel threatens to destroy houses • Israeli insistence on Palestinian civilian presence in occupied areas

  4. Weaponry • Israeli use of white phosphorous and large (155 mm) shells in urban areas • Why did Israel deny use during conflict but admit it afterward? • Palestinian rockets: Killed 1 Israeli soldier and 3 civilians during the conflict. Are they acceptable? How good does aim have to be?

  5. Casualties: Controversial • Israelis (government figures): • 10 military dead (one of whom was hit inside Israel by a Palestinian rocket), 336 wounded. Bizarre ratio! • 3 civilians dead, 182 wounded. • Best estimate of Palestinian deaths: PCHR study • Posted a list of the names of the dead detailing their names, ages, jobs, place of residence, and time and place of the attacks that killed them • Total = 1417 • 926 classed as civilians but depends on definition (includes police) • Includes 313 children and 116 women • Palestine Authority says it lost 255 police and 236 fighters • Best guess (mine) = 40%-70% civilians, depending on definitions

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