eli5 How does the Geneva convention work? How can it be enforced if nations are already at war? What incentive do armies have for following it?

Question

I mean there are no referees on the battlefield.

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Answer 1

It’s like if two boys get into a fight.

There’s an understood rule: You don’t go for the balls.

It’s not cool if you hit another dude in the balls.

There aren’t referees to stop you, but if you do it, they can do it back.