The laws of war condone targeted killings only of “combatants” who “directly participate in hostilities.” The killings must be proportionate, strategically necessary, and publicly justified.
但即使我们接受这一冒险的假设，仍然无法对人权问题做出合理的解释。战争法只容许定点清除“直接参与敌对行动”的“战斗分子”。而且杀戮行为必须有所控制、具有战略必要性、且能为公众所接受。避免伤害平民应当成为重中之重。必须对一丝一毫的非法行为展开调查，对行凶者提起诉讼，并对受害者进行赔偿。