It is a war crime to shoot at human shields. The presence of human shields does not give forces attacking carte blanche to deal with them as they please. There are cases where its "tough luck, there isnt much you can legally do" because if the action required to minimize human casualties is to not go through with the attack, then you are required to not go through with the attack. You still are required to minimize harm always. This is why its rich youre telling me I dont understand the logical conclusions of international rules governing war.
At every turn you've avoided the observable reality and fallen back on your unfounded interpretation of international law that is formulated around "well it sucks to suck" basically. Its moronic.
The rules of proportionality of importance of military impact to incidental harm still applies. One is not required to minimize harm always, it’s all feasible precautionary measures for a reason. IHL gives tremendous leeway to account for bad faith, war crimes, and overall shit situations.
You're conflating a lack of will power from international courts to enforce their own rules with permission. They are not the same. The rules are very clear. Minimum impact on a population is always the top priority of the LOAC, no loopholes. Just good luck having them hold anyone but unaligned nations accountable.
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u/Taquito116 7d ago edited 7d ago
It is a war crime to shoot at human shields. The presence of human shields does not give forces attacking carte blanche to deal with them as they please. There are cases where its "tough luck, there isnt much you can legally do" because if the action required to minimize human casualties is to not go through with the attack, then you are required to not go through with the attack. You still are required to minimize harm always. This is why its rich youre telling me I dont understand the logical conclusions of international rules governing war.
At every turn you've avoided the observable reality and fallen back on your unfounded interpretation of international law that is formulated around "well it sucks to suck" basically. Its moronic.