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February 2, 2026International Review of the Red CrossOpen Access

When loss of protection does not permit attack: Distinguishing acts harmful to the enemy from the notion of military objectives

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TJThibaud JourdanUniversité Libre de Bruxelles

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Implication

This analysis clarifies the criteria for classifying acts harmful to the enemy under humanitarian law, indicating nuanced legal implications.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the relationship between acts harmful to the enemy and their classification as military objectives under international law.
  • Analysis of international humanitarian law regarding medical units and transports.
  • Clarification of the distinction between special and general protection.
  • Examination of the definition and criteria of acts harmful to the enemy.
  • Acts harmful to the enemy do not consistently meet conditions for being classified as military objectives.
  • Certain actions contribute too indirectly to military advantage to justify targeting.
  • The conclusion underscores the continued relevance of other legal principles in warfare.

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Thibaud Jourdan (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ff37c1c9540dea812113https://doi.org/10.1017/s1816383126101052
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