Can hospitals be military targets? Israel has denied the accusation, saying its operation falls within the boundaries of international law. AFP looks at whether hospitals can be considered a legitimate military target, and under which conditions. Usually safe, but some exceptionsThe Geneva Conventions, adopted in the aftermath of World War II, form the core of international humanitarian law and "are particularly protective of civilian hospitals", according to Mathilde Philip-Gay, an expert in international humanitarian law at Lyon-3 university in southeast France. "It is forbidden to turn recognised civilian hospitals into a conflict zone.

Source: Philippine Star November 17, 2023 22:48 UTC