The ‘Day After’ in the occupied Palestinian territory: Legal Parameters for a Changing Reality

This research project examines the application of international law, and international humanitarian law in particular, to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in the wake of significant recent developments in the Palestinian-Israeli context.

The 2026 Middle East Conflict- questions and answers

In the context of escalating hostilities in the Middle East, the IHL Centre is publishing a series of short questions and answers (in English and Arabic) addressing key IHL issues arising from the current situation.

Inclusive IHL: Closing the Gaps in Humanitarian Protection

This report explores how IHL can - and must - be interpreted and applied in ways that reflect the diversity of civilian populations affected by armed conflict.

The Stockholm Manual

The IHL Centre is excited to launch the Stockholm Manual: A Practitioner’s Guide to Conducting IHL Assessments and Advocacy. The Manual is an innovative, practical tool designed to support humanitarian, diplomacy and advocacy efforts.

Our work

We are an independent, specialised legal centre providing legal advice, analysis, research, and training on international humanitarian law to advocate for the protection of people affected by armed conflict.

We are a global organisation with context-specific expertise. Our team includes over 20 international lawyers, spread across our Middle East, Israel/Palestine and Africa Units. We also have a presence in a number of other key global locations, including Stockholm, Geneva and Brussels.

Where we work

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Middle East Unit

Israel/Palestine Unit

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Africa Unit

Latest news and publications

How does IHL protect civilians from the effects of attacks against oil resources and infrastructure?

Do Israel’s large-scale evacuation orders in Lebanon comply with the rules of IHL?

Statement on the third anniversary of the conflict in Sudan

Statement on the latest attacks in Lebanon

Statement on reported threats against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Iran

Settlement of Land Title in the oPt: An International Law-Based Appraisal

Children’s Rights in the oPt: Tracing Responsibility for Violations and Charting Routes for Redress

International Law Parameters for Third-State Engagement in Gaza

How Does International Humanitarian Law regulate attacks against financial infrastructure?

Statement on escalations in hostilities in the Middle East

IHL Advisory Service

Our team of legal experts provides rapid, free, legal and policy advice to stakeholders on the laws of armed conflict. We provide support to states, humanitarian service providers, UN mechanisms, independent investigative bodies as well as local civil society groups.