Examining the Right to Self-Determination in the Context of the Use of Force Reflecting the Hamas-Israel Conflict

This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the intricate and enduring conflict between Hamas and Israel, focusing on Hamas’s claims to self-determination and Israel’s deployment of military use of force. It critically explores the legal and political dimensions of the conflict, rigorously evaluating the legitimacy of Hamas’s armed resistance and the compliance of Israel’s military actions through excessive use of force with international law. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the study examines a wide array of sources, including international legal documents, historical precedents, case references and reports from global human rights organizations. The findings indicate that both Hamas and Israel undertake actions that contravene international legal standards, underscoring the necessity for enhanced international mechanisms to address violations perpetrated by both state and non-state actors. This research advances the discourse on international law and conflict resolution, providing comparative legal analysis aimed at fostering a balanced and lawful resolution to the Hamas-Israel conflict.