Evacuating civilians under international lawEvacuations in armed conflict are strictly governed by international humanitarian law, which seeks to balance military and humanitarian needs. International law requires it to allow and facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need. As an occupying power under international humanitarian law, Israel may order an evacuation for imperative military reasons, or for the safety of civilians, but civilians must still be protected. Anyone who refuses to evacuate Gaza – or simply cannot evacuate – remains protected as a civilian. Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney and Ben Saul, Challis Chair of International Law, Sydney Law School, University of SydneyThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 17, 2023 16:38 UTC