The misapprehension that ‘might is right’ in international relations was the case in the time of 19th century colonial conquest when territories could be legally seized. The practice of the Israeli state is in closer conformity to that earlier understanding of international law than later developments that have ensued.
Professor Raymond Suttner discusses 'Lawless states and the ‘failure’ of international law – Israel’s war on the Palestinian people'.
Read Part One in the series here
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