Israel spots a journalist!

[warey4life]

Could you provide a link to that policy John?

They haven't got a policy to destroy schools or hospitals, but they destroy lots of schools and hospitals.

 

[fillyboy]

They haven't got a policy to destroy schools or hospitals, but they destroy lots of schools and hospitals.

Any building used for military purposes is a legitimate military target.

 

[Highway Man]

They haven't got a policy to destroy schools or hospitals, but they destroy lots of schools and hospitals.

was about to give the answer filly has just given, it is really quite simple however horrific it sounds.

 

[warey4life]

Any building used for military purposes is a legitimate military target.

Without any thought it seems for the 10s of thousands of innocent victims.

 

[noseall]

Any building used for military purposes is a legitimate military target.

So not civilian bridges used by civilians then.

 

[Highway Man]

So not civilian bridges used by civilians then.

If it is used to transport military equipement and personel then it is a dual purpose and is a legitimate target

 

[noseall]

If it is used to transport military equipement and personel then it is a dual purpose and is a legitimate target

So not civilian bridges used by civilians then.

 

[Stivino]

Any building used for military purposes is a legitimate military target.

How many times do you need reminding.
It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population whatever the motive.

 

[Stivino]

If it is used to transport military equipement and personel then it is a dual purpose and is a legitimate target

No, it isn't.
It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population whatever the motive.

 

[Highway Man]

How many times do you need reminding.
It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population whatever the motive.

Whatever you have read on Google is wrong, bridges are very often legitimate targets and are attacked in war. There are specialist units that are actualy are trained to destroy bridges.

 

[Odds]

No, it isn't.
It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population whatever the motive.

It looks like Israel is clearing the area to provide a buffer zone, a dmz, to prevent further attacks by Hezbollah. Ethnically cleansing the area of civilians is the least of their worries.

 

[Highway Man]

No, it isn't.
It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population whatever the motive.

AI Overview

Yes, a bridge used by civilians
can be attacked in a war if it becomes a legitimate military objective, but such attacks are strictly regulated by International Humanitarian Law (IHL). While civilian infrastructure is generally protected, bridges often serve a dual-use function, and their legal status changes based on how they are used.
Duke Law Scholarship Repository +4

When a Bridge Becomes a Legal Target
Under IHL, a bridge—even one used by civilians—can be targeted if it meets the criteria for a military objective:
ICRC

• Military Purpose: The bridge is used by the enemy for moving troops, military supplies, or weapons.
• Military Advantage: Its destruction, capture, or neutralization offers a "definite military advantage" in the specific situation.
• Tactical Importance: It is crucial to the defending forces for logistical support or maneuvering.
  Lieber Institute West Point +3

 

[Highway Man]

No, it isn't.
It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population whatever the motive.

Pay attention to article (6)

https://www.hpcrresearch.org/sites/default/files/publications/Session1.pdf

 

[King Billy]

They haven't got a policy to destroy schools or hospitals, but they destroy lots of schools and hospitals.

It's like there is so much racism on here, but so few racists.

 

[Stivino]

Pay attention to article (6)

https://www.hpcrresearch.org/sites/default/files/publications/Session1.pdf

whatever the motive