Law of Occupation: Fourth Geneva Convention
Read the below bullets summarizing the law of occupation in the Fourth Geneva Convention, and discuss this query with your small group: What do you think of the law of occupation in light of what has been happening in Israel/Palestine since 1967?
- Occupier does not acquire sovereignty over occupied territory.
- Occupier must ensure sufficient food & medicine to the people.
- Occupier cannot forcibly transfer the people out.
- Nor transfer its civilian population in.
- No collective punishment.
- No hostage taking.
- No confiscation of private property.
For more info, see Fourth Geneva Convention Part III, Section III.