Thread by @ADalassio

The law of military occupation applies when a military occupation exists in fact. Even if the requirements of the law of belligerent occupation do not apply as a matter of law, general law of war principles and rules such as those for the conduct of hostilities continue to apply.

Military Occupation as a Fact. Military occupation is a question of fact. The legal consequences arising from the fact of occupation ( that this fact is the basis for both rights and duties) illustrates how the law of war may be viewed as both permissive and restrictive in nature

The fact of occupation is the basis for the Occupying Power to exercise authority over the occupied territory. The fact of occupation, as a requirement for the exercise of authority over the occupied territory, prevents a State from simply claiming the authorities of military

government over an enemy territory without actually controlling such territory.

Let's see if anyone manages to connect the dots...