From the outbreak of the war between Hizbullah and Israel in July 2006, Amnesty
International called on both sides to respect their obligations under international
humanitarian law (the rules of war), particularly those relating to the protection of
civilians. In July Amnesty International published Israel/Lebanon: Israel and
Hizbullah must spare civilians – Obligations under international humanitarian law of
the parties to the conflict in Israel and Lebanon, a reminder to the parties of their
legal obligations.