Precision Justice: Israel's Humane and Legal Response to Hezbollah's Terror

In a daring display of precision and proportionality, Israel's military struck a significant blow against Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructure. The attacks, which killed or injured thousands of Hezbollah operatives, sent a powerful message to the terrorist group and its Iranian backers. But was this operation truly humane and legal, as some have claimed? The answer lies in understanding the nature of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah is a Lebanese-based jihadist terrorist organization, funded and supplied by Iran, with the explicit goal of eradicating Israel and killing all Jews. The group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has repeatedly threatened to annihilate Israel, and Hezbollah has fired over 8,500 rockets at the Jewish state, killing 47 people, including 12 children.In response, Israel has exercised its right to self-defense, a right enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter. The Israeli military operation was a textbook example of precision and proportionality, with the majority of casualties being Hezbollah operatives. The use of booby traps in communication devices was also justified, as the devices were being used for military purposes and not civilian ones. Some critics, including New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have condemned Israel's actions, citing alleged violations of international humanitarian law. However, a closer examination of the law reveals that Israel's operation was entirely lawful. The Principle of Distinction requires parties to an armed conflict to distinguish between civilians and combatants, and Israel only targeted Hezbollah operatives. The Doctrine of Proportionality was also respected, as the military advantage gained from the attack far outweighed any anticipated loss of civilian life.