The situation has once again worsened amid the ongoing tussle between Israel and Hamas regarding the ceasefire. According to the latest information, the Israeli Army has taken new military action in Gaza. According to news agency Reuters, this attack took place when America accused Hamas of plotting violence against Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip. It is being told that the tension between the two sides is continuously increasing and the hopes of ceasefire now seem to be weakening. In such a situation, the question is, can’t Hamas complain about this? After all, what is the law for this?

Bombs fell again on Gaza

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is once again on the rise. According to latest reports, the Israeli Air Force has bombed several places in Gaza, in which many buildings and bases have been destroyed. Israel says that this action has been taken to target Hamas positions, while the Palestinian side alleges that civilians have been targeted in these attacks. Now the biggest question that arises is whether Hamas or Palestine can complain about this bombing on any international forum?

what does international law say

According to the United Nations Charter and international human rights law, military action taken by any country is considered justified only if it is done in self-defense or with the permission of the United Nations Security Council. If a country attacks another area without permission, it is a violation of international law.

Hamas is a terrorist organization

However, there is a catch here that Hamas is not considered a UN recognized government, but many countries, including the US and the European Union, consider it as a terrorist organization. For this reason, Hamas cannot directly file a complaint with the International Court of Justice or the International Criminal Court.

role of palestine

Palestine, which is partially recognized by the United Nations, is a member of the ICC. Therefore, the Palestinian Authority may demand an investigation into such attacks. In fact, earlier in 2021, the ICC had started an investigation into the attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, in which allegations of crimes against humanity against both sides were reviewed.

What could be the result?

Such investigations in international courts take years and their results are often influenced by political pressures. Israel, which is not a member of the ICC, does not recognize any such investigation order. Therefore, in practice, Hamas or Palestine have very limited options.

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