Israel-Hamas war: How international law applies to war and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it

The United Nations is collecting evidence of war crimes committed by all sides in the Hamas-Israel conflict. The rules of armed conflict are governed by internationally recognized laws and resolutions, including the United Nations charter and the Geneva Conventions. The International Criminal Court has the power to prosecute war crimes, but some countries do not recognize its jurisdiction. Other international and domestic courts can also hear cases related to alleged violations.