Wednesday, December 13, 2023

UN Vote; Under Rules of War, ‘Proportionality’ in Gaza Is Not About Evening the Score; Antisemitism: a guide for the perplexed

U.N. General Assembly Votes for Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Countering U.S. Veto - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

 Under Rules of War, ‘Proportionality’ in Gaza Is Not About Evening the Score

The concept, important for determining the legality of an act of war, is about weighing civilian harm against military objectives, not about achieving a balanced number of casualties.

Opinion | Antisemitism: A Guide for the Perplexed - The New York Times (nytimes.com)