Israel's Serial Gaza Offensives Are Offensive

Abstract

Does the responsibility to protect (R2P) apply in Gaza? This is a silly question – of course it does. R2P is a universal principle, not a light switch to be turned on and off at whim or convenience. It is always a requirement for every state with respect to the population living in its territory, 24/7. It is also always a call on the world’s conscience, taking the form of assisting the state to build its protection capacity and providing timely and decisive protection to victims whenever any state anywhere has manifestly failed in its sovereign responsibility. Show more