(b) an attack which may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated.
Imprecise language, at best, and an amazing conceit that demands a crystal ball for the average company commander. It's a wonder anyone bothers (though I am glad that so many do).
If you want to create a loophole for someone to jump in to, that's a lovely thing right there.
What the LOAC provides, beyond a general guideline, is a
post hoc hammer to smack people with. Ya know, sorta like Nuremberg: Victor's Justice
Eclectic:
Bomb disposal experts in Gaza on Friday said that Israel had dropped the equivalent of six nuclear bombs on the tiny coastal enclave over the course of it's six-week assault
A dishonest bit of rhetoric, well poisoning I think it's called, but nowadays par for the course. As ever, the truth is the first casualty of war, but it appears that the bleeding never stops.