Gaza Before The World Court: State Responsibility And The Limits Of International Law In Armed Conflict
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Raahul T R, Presidency University
ABSTRACT
The Gaza conflict is one of the longest-standing and intricate human conflicts of the modern period. It speaks volumes not only to the geopolitical tension of a land torn apart but also to the moral crisis of the world standing by and watching violence recur without resolution. This paper navigates through three interrelated dimensions of the conflict. the legal, humanitarian, and moral to understand how contending narratives and prolonged suffering configure the larger discourses of justice and accountability. By tracing the historical evolution of the conflict, the paper shows how deep-seated distrust, displacement, and collective trauma have diminished the prospects for coexistence. While the humanitarian dimension underlines the deepening civilian toll, the recurring displacement, infrastructure collapse, and restricted access to basic necessities return to assail human dignity during wars. The moral dimension interrogates the silence, the selective outrage, and the dwindling empathy that too often accompany such long, grinding conflicts, raising questions as to the global conscience and the ethics of indifference. Rather than looking to institutions or formal authorities for anchorage, the paper emphasizes human responsibility and moral consciousness as driving forces toward peace. It suggests that a shift in perspective from strategic dominance to shared humanity may transform how justice and reconciliation are approached. The study concludes that any sustainable path forward must place priority on compassion, moral restoration, and the reaffirmation of human worth above political or ideological gain.
Keywords: Gaza, conflict, morality, humanitarian crisis, justice, accountability, empathy, reconciliation, peacebuilding, human dignity.
