The Law of War, also known as International Humanitarian Law, aims to protect individuals and property not directly participating in hostilities, such as civilians, medical personnel, and cultural property.

The Law of War is based on several fundamental principles, including the principle of distinction (distinguishing between combatants and civilians), the principle of proportionality (ensuring that the harm caused is not excessive in relation to the military advantage gained), and the principle of necessity (using force only when strictly necessary).

Intentionally targeting civilians or non-combatants during armed conflict can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, or genocide, depending on the specific circumstances and the intent behind the actions.

The use of excessive force or violence that is not justified by military necessity can be referred to as disproportionate force, unnecessary force, or excessive force.

The intentional destruction or appropriation of property not justified by military necessity and carried out unlawfully and wantonly can be referred to as pillage, plunder, or looting.

Genocide is the intentional killing, causing serious injury, or causing extensive destruction and suffering to a population or an ethnic group with the intent to destroy them in whole or in part.

Wilful killing is the intentional killing of a protected person, such as a civilian, a medical worker, or a prisoner of war.

Torture, cruel treatment, and inhuman treatment are all terms used to describe the intentional infliction of severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, upon a protected person.

Hostage-taking is the taking of hostages, which is prohibited under the Law of War.

Starvation tactics are the intentional starvation of civilians as a method of warfare, which is prohibited under the Law of War.

Indiscriminate weapons, non-selective weapons, and cruel weapons are all terms used to describe weapons that cause unnecessary suffering or have indiscriminate effects, which are prohibited under the Law of War.

Cultural destruction, cultural vandalism, and cultural looting are all terms used to describe the intentional destruction or damage of cultural property, which is prohibited under the Law of War.

Ecocide, environmental warfare, and climate warfare are all terms used to describe the intentional use of the environment as a weapon of war, which is prohibited under the Law of War.

Psychological warfare is the intentional use of deception or propaganda to mislead or confuse the enemy.

Cyber warfare is the intentional use of cyber attacks to disrupt or damage enemy infrastructure, systems, or networks.