: It is illegal to target homes, schools, or hospitals. Civilians must be shielded from the effects of military operations.
IHL mandates specific protections for those not involved in active fighting: International humanitarian law
: Under IHL, journalists are protected as civilians, while war correspondents may be entitled to Prisoner of War status if captured. Modern Challenges and Evolving Law : It is illegal to target homes, schools, or hospitals
: Medical staff and the wounded must be cared for regardless of their side. Organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) work tirelessly to uphold these standards. journalists are protected as civilians
The landscape of conflict is shifting, bringing new challenges to IHL compliance:
: Parties must always distinguish between combatants and civilians, and between military objectives and civilian objects.