Malec Paoli-Devictor

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Thirst as a Weapon of War: The Bombing of Qeshm and the Death of International Law

When water becomes a target, war changes its nature. The recent U.S strike on the Iran's Qeshm desalination plant marks a descent into "ecological warfare," where civilian survival is held hostage to military objectives. By weaponizing thirst, this action not only triggers an immediate humanitarian crisis but also shatters the fundamental protocols of international law designed to protect human life.