Chapter Twelve: Targeted Killings (6)
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In conclusion, the Supreme Court observed that in a democracy, the fight against terror is subject to the rule of law. The U.S. courts have not subjected tar-geting killings to the rule of law and ruled that they were not “justiciable.” The Israeli court emphasized that in its fight against international terrorism, Israel must act according to the rules of international law. These rules are based on balancing. We must balance security needs and human rights. The need to balance casts a heavy load upon those whose job is to provide security. Not every efficient means is also legal. The ends do not justify the means. In one case the Court decided the question...
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