Israel-Hamas Conflict: Application and Limitations of International Laws and Treaties

This research paper analyses the applicability of international law in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas who is the current government in Gaza and at the same time also explores the historical root of conflict. The study explains the key principles of international law such as Geneva Conventions, Rome Statute and UN Resolutions to evaluate applicability and effectiveness in mitigating the consequences of the conflict. By scrutinising the agreements and resolutions between Israel and Palestine we will check the extent to which the law has been violated or observed from both the sides. The research paper studies the challenges and difficulties which comes in the way of enforcing international law in such a contentious armed conflict. It also analyses the developing and changing stances of international institutions, developed countries like U.S.A. and a mechanism which can be adopted in promoting peace as well as formulating such laws and norms which makes both the countries binding to it. The analysis will lead to important insights into the ongoing conflict about Israel-Palestine.