Title: Israeli Government Clarifies Commitment to International Law and Laws of War
In an unusual announcement today, Legal Advisor to the Government Gali Beharve-Miara and State Attorney Amit Isman clarified that the State of Israel, including the security agencies, are obligated to act according to the principles of international law and the laws of war.
The announcement comes in response to inquiries regarding statements regarding the ‘Iron Swords’ war. The statement emphasized that “statements that call for, among other things, intentional harm to uninvolved citizens, go against the current policy and may constitute criminal offenses, including incitement offenses.”
The legal advisors also noted that there are several cases under consideration by law enforcement officials in relation to these statements.
This announcement serves as a reminder of the commitment of the State of Israel to upholding international law and the laws of war, and the consequences for statements that may violate these principles.
The public clarification from the legal advisors signals a firm stance against any actions or statements that may contravene international law and the laws of war, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to upholding these principles in its operations.