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Ethicists and the Gaza War.

David DeGrazia¹

¹Department of Philosophy, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

|July 2, 2025

Summary

Bioethicists must address atrocities, not due to their expertise, but as moral agents. This analysis focuses on Israel

Area of Science:

Bioethics
International Law
Warfare Ethics

Background:

The ethical implications of warfare, particularly concerning alleged war crimes and terrorism, demand critical examination.
A prevalent double standard exists in evaluating the conduct of parties involved in armed conflict, necessitating a nuanced ethical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if bioethicists have an obligation to speak out against atrocities, including terrorism and war crimes.
To analyze the ethical criteria for engagement in warfare, focusing on Israel's conduct following the October 7th attacks.

Main Methods:

Ethical analysis of warfare criteria.
Examination of alleged war crimes and terrorism.
Critique of double standards in ethical evaluations of conflict.

Keywords:

Gaza Hamas Israel ethicists terrorism war crimes warfare

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The obligation to speak out against atrocities stems from being a moral agent, not solely from professional expertise in ethics.
Israel's conduct in the subsequent war warrants ethical scrutiny, with its significance often underestimated due to prevailing biases.

Conclusions:

Bioethicists and ethicists possess a moral imperative to condemn atrocities.
A critical re-evaluation of ethical standards in warfare is necessary to address observed double standards and ensure consistent accountability.