Is Hezbollah breaking the Geneva conventions protocols for war?

Question

Hezbollah is violating Article 58 of Protocol 1 of the Geneva Conventions, which requires parties to a conflict to "avoid locating military objectives within or near densely populated areas." Hezbollah uses civilian homes and neighborhoods to store and launch rockets.

Article 28 of the Fourth Geneva Convention states: "The presence of a protected person may not be used to render certain points or areas immune from military operations." This means that the building in Qana where Hezbollah was hiding its launchers was a legitimate military target.

Article 37 of Protocol 1, ratified in 1979, says: "It is prohibited to kill, injure or capture an adversary by resort to perfidy." It lists three types of perfidy; the third is "the feigning of civilian, noncombatant status." That is what Hezbollah does when it disguises its fighters as civilians and hides and launches missiles in Qana and elsewhere.

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cherylyoung, it gets its marching orders from Iran so yes it makes it responsible for such protocols. Not to mention these protocols are there for a reason, because they give some sort of ethical rules of engagement in a time where they are much needed.

Chri R, Is 241 dead unarmed American solidiers Jewish propaganda?

notyou311, yes they attacked our service men but did not plan 9/11, though I am sure many of them were not opposed to the event. It has been postulated that Hezbollah has been the model for regimes like the Taliban and terrorist groups like Al Qaida.

underagelying, again, Hezbollah is the proxy army of Iran, so yes the protocols apply and Iran should and is directly responsible for their actions. Remember their organization was set up by the Shah of Iran in 1979. The get aid to the tune of 100 million dollars as well as arms and diplomatic support. Hezbollah does not act without the approval of Iran.

phyxius, if that is true it makes them all that much more worse.

veronicagzm, good point. Yes, there does seem to be a double standard. It seems most Muslims oppose Israel no matter what. Why is that, nepotism? If they were Jews they might have a different opinion. It is always difficult to put oneself in anothers shoes. By the way I am not Jewish or Muslim.

elaj, If Hezbollah killed a U.N. solidier the same thing would happen as if Israel did. They would claim it an accident and with everything else going on being too overwhelming to think about every small detail the world would probably let it pass.

nsahbti, though I am sure some have that much of a bone head philosophy I believe you are faking it.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there seems to be a double standard when it comes to Israel.

It is taken for granted that Israel's enemies will break every protocol of war possible, and since it is taken for granted, it is automatically excused.

In contrast, Israel is expected not only to observe those same protocol of war, but to go above and beyond them, sustaining damages, injuries, and death.

For example, Israel cripples itself militarilly and endangers its own troops when it drops notices warning Lebanese civillians of an impending attack (in an effort to preserve Lebanese lives), because the same notes inform the Hezbollah of Israel's plans.
However, instead of lauding Israel's humane efforts, efforts that put Lebanese lives before Israeli lives, the majority of the world scoffs at Israel's efforts as insuffient.

At the same time, many countries don't express outrage that the Hezbollah is using Lebanese civillians as human shields.

What are the roots of this double standard? Most likely racisim.

As for the answerer called elaj: Do you enjoy making up lies? Israel would NEVER use chemical warfare. And if you think Katyushas are not dangerous, perhaps you wouldn't mind taking a stroll in northern Israel? No? You know, knives are relatively primitive weapons, too, and no one doubts that they can be used quite effectively.
Your agenda and misinformation is quite clear from your list of questions.

Answer 2

I'm reminded of a scene from "Bridge over the River Kwai" where the British commander of the POWs takes out a little book and starts reading to the Japaenese commander of the camp the Geneva conventions. In response, the Japanese commander locks him up in a little box.

Same Here. Hezbollah may be breaking Geneva conventions but it is clear that they don't give a rat's a__.

Answer 3

well well well.. is hezbollah breaking the geneva protocoles.. well the most important thing in these protocoles is that noone can target innocent people..so if u watch tv u know that 1000 lebanese civilians where killed in 26 days..well just today israel have bombed 10 houses and killed 40 people in 5 minutes..mostly of kids..and by the way have u seen this site?: www.fromisraeltolebanon.org..have u seen how these kids have died? with no bloods..and that's according to the UN it's chemical bombs.. this kind of weapon is used to kill the biggest number of people .. well all hizbollah is doin..is using katyocha..this weapon have been used the first time in the world war I.. it's an old weapon..just with 50 kilos of tnt..the smallest israeli bomb is just of 500kilos...and u think that hizbollah is a terrorist group if he killed 60 soldier.. Do u know that israel have targeted QANA village where JESUS has performed his first miracle!!! Israel have killed UN soldiers and no one said anything about that.. if hizbollah have killed a UN soldier what would've happened??!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

All Islamic terror groups, Hezbollah, Hamas, etc. violate the Geneva Conventions when they engage in fighting wearing civilian clothing.
The Conventions require all fighters to wear uniforms to mark them as active combatants.

Of course, a worse violation is their constant harboring in civilian areas and use of "human shields".

They wish to cause maximum death on the Jewish side AND their own side. As both aid their cause.

Answer 6

Yes, and newspaper services like Reuters doctor photos to make it look like the Israelis are doing it. It became so outrageous that they had to print a retraction. Unfortunately, many people saw the lie but not the retraction.
Hezbollah has attacked American marines and they are the same terrorists who plotted the 911 attacks.

Answer 7

I dont think that Hezbollah is the proper organization to be considered breaking some international convetions protocols. Terorism is not consider a part in any war and it is not recognized in any peace protocols.

That is what i think

Answer 8

Hezbollah has its own rules of engagement. It is a militia and not a governmental military. It did not sign the Geneva Accords.

Answer 9

It is a good point, but I don't think that they see themselves as bound by the Geneva Convention. That may be one of the things that makes them a terrorist group.

Answer 10

i thought the Geneva convention protocols applied to sovereign countries only?.. i dont see how it would be applied to terrorist organizations.. i dont know i might be wrong