McMahan argues that it is impossible for unjust combatants to abide by the requirement of proportionality.

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McMahan argues that while unjust combatants can technically abide by the principle of proportionality by not causing excessive harm relative to their objectives, their participation in an unjust war means their actions cannot be morally justified, as their objectives are unjust to begin with.

McMahan Argues That It Is Impossible for Unjust Combatants to Abide