As a member of the senior leadership team of an educational institution that fosters a diverse and global community of students, staff, and faculty dedicated to the rule of law, I am deeply appalled by recent media reports of devastating bombings by Israeli forces in Rafah, resulting in civilian casualties. It is imperative that international humanitarian and human rights laws are upheld by all parties, both during times of conflict and as fundamental principles of peace. — Urs Gasser, Rector Munich School of Politics and Public Policy & Dean of the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology