Israel and the Doctrine of Proportionality

Introduction

What is the doctrine of proportionality?

How does the doctrine apply to the current context in Israel?

Is Israel legally allowed to use force to find its soldiers?

Is the Lebanese government responsible for the abducted soldiers?

Under the doctrine of proportionality, can Israel target Syria?

Has Israel historically obeyed the doctrine of proportionality?

Which international legal cases uphold the doctrine of proportionality?

- Lionel Beehner, Council on Foreign Relations