What are the rules of war? And how do they apply to Israel's actions in Gaza?
What are the rules of war, and how do they apply to the Israel-Gaza conflict? Six days after a brutal attack by armed Hamas militants on Israeli civilians, Israel ordered an evacuation of more than 1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza ahead of what could be an unprecedented ground offensive there against Hamas. "We are going to destroy Hamas infrastructures, Hamas headquarters, Hamas military," vowed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as airstrikes were underway. The U.S. and other nations have repeatedly warned Israel to follow the "rules of war." But what are they? And will they prevent civilians from being hurt? Here's what to know about international humanitarian laws and how they might apply in the Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza. An Israeli Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) takes position near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, Oct. 13, 2023. Amir Cohen/Reuters MORE: Israel-Gaza live updates: Biden worried about 'death'...