Founder at Automata Consultants & Entrepreneuriat with expertise in software development and IT management.
In warfare, collateral damage refers to the unintended harm inflicted on civilians while aiming to neutralize a specific target or enemy. It represents the unfortunate consequence of military actions where civilian lives are unintentionally affected. However, it's critical to distinguish this from deliberately targeting civilians in the hope to eliminate perceived threats, like targetting innocent children in the hope to kill Hamas and relying on the 'collateral' excuse. Such deliberate actions aren't collateral but rather heinous acts of murder, violating the fundamental principles of humanity and the rules of engagement in conflict.
