The CIA has made an assessment that it is probable that a key leader of ISIS is currently hiding in a building on the outskirts of a city in Syria. Analysts are also reasonably certain that there are at least 20 civilians, including women and children in the building. A determination must be made whether to conduct a targeted strike of the building, which will almost certainly kill the 20 civilians, in addition to the leader. According to Just War Theory, the decision to strike and kill the ISIS leader and the civilians is an issue of:
A. Discrimination
B. Eye for an eye
C. Criminality
D. Turning the other cheek
Answer: A. Discrimination
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