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Israel’s Commitment to Domestic and International Law in Times of War

October 10, 2004 | Judge Amnon Straschnov

All activities performed by Israel during the first intifada as well as nowadays are based on law. Israel follows the emergency defense regulations enacted by the British in Mandatory Palestine in 1945. They are similar to those enacted by the British against the IRA in Northern Ireland.