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As for Isreal (sic) violating international laws..... I can think of two.
1) Use of mechanized military equipment against insurgents hiding amongst civilians (refugees), or the use of military forces outside of the recognized borders against citizens of another country or region; both violate the Geneva Convention and International Law (as laid out by the UN and the Hague). Hey Germany did they same thing and they were condemed for it, but Sharon gets elected.
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That's not a valid criticism because "insurgents hiding amongst civilians (refugees)" is against international law. The failure of the international community, and specifically of Arab nations to not only curtail such actions, but in some cases support internationally illegal Palestinian tactics often leaves Israel with the choice to either do nothing and be attacked, or retaliate.
International law is
not clear because Israeli actions can often be interpreted as simultaneously being within the letter of that law, as well as violating it. Where the actions of Palestinians often differs is that there are actions taken by radical organizations that are in violation with international law, and not permissable by any international law.