Listen "Episode 290: Is the War in Gaza Just?...with Thane Rosenbaum "
Episode Synopsis
My guest is Thane Rosenbaum. His latest book, Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in Gaza (https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Proportionality-Israels-Just-Gaza/dp/B0F8415Z4N/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l8elEFVBoCrED4HkFk9Jj38hhVpvZgWN3Z-Wzac0_1QJzclfxh7wda7vpFxqTIcb.h5NAqaNaDiyt6uE4f4HZ4lyvRWaJHqPfcUDjsKxvfmg&dib_tag=se&hvadid=693512980469&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9007284&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=1760559380053206389--&hvqmt=b&hvrand=1760559380053206389&hvtargid=kwd-2476431374527&hydadcr=22562_13531169&keywords=beyond+proportionality&mcid=db5daf38099d3098ae2f01ea29d2a485&qid=1747861086&sr=8-1), challenges prevailing narratives surrounding Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing that accusations of disproportionate force overlook the complexities of modern urban warfare and the legal standards governing armed conflict.
Drawing upon international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and the U.N. Charter, Rosenbaum contends that Israel's military operations target legitimate threats such as terrorist infrastructure and weaponry, while taking measures to minimize civilian casualties. He emphasizes that the principle of proportionality should be assessed based on the intent and conduct of military actions, rather than solely on casualty figures Special Guest: Thane Rosenbaum.
Drawing upon international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and the U.N. Charter, Rosenbaum contends that Israel's military operations target legitimate threats such as terrorist infrastructure and weaponry, while taking measures to minimize civilian casualties. He emphasizes that the principle of proportionality should be assessed based on the intent and conduct of military actions, rather than solely on casualty figures Special Guest: Thane Rosenbaum.
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