Israel Has Right to Defend Itself From Hamas: 500 Lawyers

Published on December 5, 2023

More than 500 lawyers have written to the Australian prime minister and other senior ministers articulating how Israel has a right to defend itself under international law. The letter expressed compassion for the heartbreaking images out of Gaza but noted this does not itself render Israel’s actions illegal. In addition, the lawyers dispute claims made by another group of lawyers in early November calling for the Australian government to exert its influence to “secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank.” “Israel has a right under international law to defend herself against the threat posed by Hamas, including by taking such military action as is necessary to ensure that Hamas is unable to repeat the atrocities it committed on Oct. 7, 2023,” the latest letter dated Dec. 3 states....

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