Which of the following is a principle of jus in bello?
A) the idea that self-defense is a legitimate reason for using force against another state
B) the idea that noncombatants can be treated as targets when they are aiding combatants
C) the idea that the UN Security Council is the only international authority that can legitimate the use of force
D) the idea that the means of violence used must be proportionate to the ends to be achieved

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The principle of proportionality in jus in bello requires that the means of violence used in conflict must be proportionate to the ends being sought, meaning that excessive force against a legitimate target or the use of force that will result in disproportionate civilian casualties is not permissible. A) refers to jus ad bellum, or the justification for going to war. B) violates the principle of distinction which requires combatants to distinguish between military targets and noncombatants. C) is not a principle of jus in bello but rather a principle of jus ad bellum regarding the legitimacy of the use of force by states.

Which of the Following Is a Principle of Jus in Bello