"We are going to destroy Hamas infrastructures, Hamas headquarters, Hamas military," vowed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as airstrikes were underway. Here's what to know about international humanitarian laws and how they might apply in the Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza. MORE: Israel-Gaza live updates: Biden worried about 'death' in potential ground invasionIs Israel bound by the rules of war? In general, the U.S. military and Israeli Defense Force also rely on similar rules of engagement in military operations. And how do they apply to Israel's actions in Gaza?

Source: ABC News October 14, 2023 15:40 UTC