morality in war

Morality in war refers to the ethical principles guiding behavior during conflict, balancing the pursuit of victory with minimizing harm to civilians and non-combatants. It involves justifying the reasons for war (jus ad bellum) and ensuring conduct within war is justifiable (jus in bello). Key concepts include proportionality, discrimination between combatants and civilians, and humane treatment. The goal is to limit suffering and uphold human dignity, recognizing that war inherently involves violence but should be conducted ethically whenever possible.