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Jewish Ethics of War: Collective Punishment and Atomic Bombing
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This lecture explores the ethical implications of collective punishment during wartime from a Jewish perspective. It examines the morality of sieges, infrastructure targeting, and humanitarian aid restrictions.
The discussion specifically addresses historical precedents, such as the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II, to analyze whether targeting civilian populations can ever be considered morally justifiable.