Tag Archives: Gaza

The Rights & Obligations of States to Employ the Use of Force for Hostage Rescue Operations in the Context of the October 7th Attacks

By: Jacob Benchetrit The surprise attacks carried out by Hamas against the Israeli populace on October 7, 2023 represent the third most deadly terrorist attack since 1970. In the early hours of the morning Hamas led armed groups carried out a series of coordinated attacks in the southwestern region of Israel that borders Gaza. The […]

Crisis and Compassion: How International Humanitarian Law Applies to the Collapse of Gaza’s Healthcare System

By: Lakshmi Sanmuganathan Amidst Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, Palestinians continue to bear the brunt of civilian casualties. Since October 2023, more than 29,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed and another 70,000 injured. Further, systematic attacks on hospitals, limited humanitarian access, and blockades on vital medical supplies have significantly hindered the capacity of Gaza’s […]

“From Gaza to Global Markets: A Macroscopic View of the Economic Implications of the Middle East Crisis”

By: Jeff Haham Tensions in the Middle East are not a novel topic. The regional conflict has been prevalent throughout international politics, academic literature, and news coverage for the greater part of the past century. Intraregional relationships were exacerbated succeeding Hamas’ October 7th barbaric massacre of over 1,400 Israelis, the largest terrorist attack on the […]