Despite Donald Trump’s claim to be a “candidate of peace,” his presidency has seen escalating violence in Yemen, Ukraine, and Gaza. Recent US bombings in Yemen, particularly a strike on a detention center for African migrants, have resulted in high civilian casualties, with over 500 reported, contrasting sharply with previous operations under Biden. The US military’s looser approach to civilian harm, coupled with diminished international cooperation, raises concerns about adherence to humanitarian law amid a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises.
