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To: Lurker

Does that mean Hamas can’t actually commit war crimes, because they aren’t a nation?


4 posted on 10/20/2023 3:02:53 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I’m pretty sure that there is a classification for non state actors-as I’m vaguely remembering Bush torturing Al Qaeda and SCOTUS ruling against him.


7 posted on 10/20/2023 3:15:58 PM PDT by Freest Republican (This space for rent)
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To: nickcarraway

“Does that mean Hamas can’t actually commit war crimes, because they aren’t a nation?”

Actually the way I interpret it they’re all unlawful combatants subject to summary execution when caught. And I’m okay with that.

L


11 posted on 10/20/2023 4:41:19 PM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. )
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