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Daniel Beaudoin

Jun 25, 2024, 1:15 PM

The non-kinetic dimension of the Gaza War

The non-kinetic aspects of Israel’s war on Hamas for its massacre of October 7, 2023, present a formidable challenge to its ability to bring the full force of its military arsenal to bear on a terrorist organization which has...

Jan 28, 2024, 1:32 PM

Too little, too late from UNRWA

The entrance to UNRWA headquarters in Gaza

Any discussion about the future of the Gaza strip after the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas must include a consideration of whether UNRWA should play a role in it. The firing of some of its staff for taking...

Jan 22, 2024, 5:22 PM

Yes, Israel’s war with Hamas is legal and moral.

A sniper of the Israeli army takes his position in the Gaza Strip.

Since Israel’s retaliation for the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, Israel is often portrayed as a gross violator of the laws of armed conflict, morally corrupt as it demonstrates a wanton disregard for the lives of innocents, and...

About Me

Daniel Beaudoin is a retired Lt. Col. from the IDF, and the executive director of the European International Society for Military Ethics. He is an adjunct professor in political science at Tel Aviv University, and specializes in military ethics, the politics of humanitarian aid, and humanitarian crisis management.