"Israeli Military Culture and the Gaza Death Toll: Uncovering Wider Legal Questions"

The recent Israeli attack on a humanitarian convoy in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of seven aid workers, has sparked global outrage and raised questions about the Israeli military's approach to engagement in the territory. A cultural shift within the military, emphasizing a focus on killing as a metric for success, has been identified as a contributing factor. This shift, influenced by past incidents and leadership directives, has led to a prioritization of body counts over strategic objectives, resulting in a concerning erosion of operational constraints and an increased risk to civilian lives. The need to dismantle the prevailing culture equating killing with military success is emphasized as crucial in addressing these issues.