PROTECTION OF THE CIVILIAN POPULATION AS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF DISCRIMINATION

Legal research aims to solve the problems that arise in connection with the application of the principle of
distinction (distinction principle) in terms of the protection of civilians in international armed conflict between Israel
and the Palestinians. The object of study in legal research is devoted to applying the principle of distinction against the
civilian population as a victim of war under international humanitarian law in armed conflict international. To solve
these problems, they need to be supported by the data in the form of legal material. The data was obtained through the
study of literature and via the Internet. From this legal research to achieve results that provide answers to the problems
that exist, the Israeli aggression on Palestine has violated international humanitarian law provisions and has caused
misery for the Palestinian population. As a result of these actions, the Israelis may be subject to liability in the form of
sanctions or punishment according to international humanitarian law provisions applicable in the international
community.