Double Standard Watch: Israel's actions are lawful and commendable
by Alan M. Dershowitz, Harvard law professor
Israel's military actions in Gaza are entirely justified under international law, and Israel should be commended for its act of self-defense against international terrorism. Article 51 of the United Nations Charter reserves to every nation the right to engage in self-defense against armed attacks. The only limitation international law places on a democracy is that its actions must satisfy the principle of proportionality. Israel's actions certainly satisfy that principles...
http://cgis.jpost.com/Blogs/dershowitz/entry/israel_s_actions_are_lawful
Israel's military actions in Gaza are entirely justified under international law, and Israel should be commended for its act of self-defense against international terrorism. Article 51 of the United Nations Charter reserves to every nation the right to engage in self-defense against armed attacks. The only limitation international law places on a democracy is that its actions must satisfy the principle of proportionality. Israel's actions certainly satisfy that principles...
http://cgis.jpost.com/Blogs/dershowitz/entry/israel_s_actions_are_lawful