Legal Expert: Self-Defense Must Be Immediate — Preemptive Strike Violates International Law

U.S. AIRSTRIKES MAY VIOLATE INTERNATIONAL LAW Can a country use military force to stop a possible future threat? In #ABOGADO, Atty. Enrique “Buko” Dela Cruz Jr. explains that under international law, self-defense only applies after an armed attack. Preemptive strikes or anticipatory attacks — striking “just in case” — are not allowed. He cites the ICJ’s Oil Platforms Test, which says a threat must be imminent and sustained to justify self-defense. Striking based on a potential future capability is a violation of the UN Charter. 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.ph Check out our official social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/bncphl https://twitter.com/bncdotph https://www.instagram.com/bnc.ph https://www.tiktok.com/@bnc.ph https://www.youtube.com/@bncphl #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #abogado Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.