IHL is a branch of public international law that regulates the conduct of hostilities and protects persons who are not, or are no longer, participating in combat.
: An attack is prohibited if the incidental loss of life or damage to civilian property is excessive in relation to the concrete military advantage anticipated. IHL is a branch of public international law
: Parties must always distinguish between civilians and combatants, and between civilian objects and military objectives. or are no longer
: It limits the means (weapons used) and methods (tactics employed) of warfare to minimize unnecessary suffering. IHL is a branch of public international law