International law, specifically International Humanitarian Law (IHL), strictly prohibits targeting civilians, even when they are in residential buildings or seeking shelter; killing them is considered a war crime, requiring parties to distinguish between civilians and military objectives, and intentional attacks on civilians or indiscriminate attacks are forbidden, though collateral damage during a legitimate attack on a military target must be proportionate, with extreme caution and warnings necessary.

• When acts and or activities by the Israeli war belligerent targeting the colonized people in Gaza are systematic, and or are on a large scale, we consider these acts and activities as shown in the 'breadcrumbs'. This does not include violations, which refer to breaches of rules and international law.
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