A number of developments have taken place since the end of the war in the Gaza Strip between the Israeli army and the Hamas armed brigades. The Gaza Strip, it should be recalled, remains occupied under international humanitarian law, this being also the official legal position of the UN and that which complies with the rules of the international law of occupation (See the discussion in a previous post). Various investigations have been initiated concerning the misconduct of both parties to the war. The policies and military strategies adhered to by the Israeli army have been of particular concern taking…