Forced Displacement and Blockade Reviewed From International Humanitarian Law: A Case Study of the Humanitarian Attacks in Rafah

Abstract

This paper elaborates the forced displacement as regulated by the 1949 Geneva Convention and the use of blockades measures as a war strategy within the international humanitarian law framework in the conflict occurring in Rafah. The study employs a normative research method and is a doctrinal study characterized by descriptive analysis by utilising the secondary data sources with case-based and statutory approach. The findings show that the forced displacement carried out by Israel, along with the enforcement of blockade measures that cut off access to the area, weakened defences, and disrupt the supply of food and medical aids, are categorized as the wrongful act of genocide and have violated the international humanitarian law. This study concludes that Israel is an international humanitarian law violator and can be held accountable for its actions.