Whenever I hear the word belligerent now, all I can think of is the Law of War Manual.
"11.3 END OF OCCUPATION AND DURATION OF GC OBLIGATIONS The status of belligerent occupation ends when the conditions for its application are no longer met. Certain GC obligations with respect to occupied territory continue for the duration of the occupation after the general close of military operations."
It's no longer available at that link but I found it on youtube. I believe this link is cued to the question: https://youtu.be/_NCp2k0P014?t=3102
I went through the comments. It was inspiring to see so many people freed of the illusion of gov't being "here to help". Several high profile people in there confirming that We the People are the solution for every disaster. Gov't can only hinder and corrupt any aid mission.
This is excellent. This X post gives a great overview of the true nature of govt. This is nothing new, it has just become much more deeply corrupted and unable to conceal itself. But what is most starkly obvious, is how truly nimble, capable and benevolent people can be. Gov't's only helpful contribution in situations like these would be to step aside and let people help people.
It was hard to find, but here's some sauce:
Her front legs or her back legs?