Introduction Counterterrorism is a relatively new tactic that has emerged amid an escalation of non-state actors attacking nation-states in an attempt to protect worldviews as well than promoting political ideologies in the interest of change. Definitions and what constitutes torture. The argument lies within the limits of the use of torture as a strategic tool in the declared war on terrorism. The need to define torture is imperative in light of the various debates over what actually constitutes torture and how it is distinguished from other means of interrogation and coercive means. A general definition of torture is that it is “an act that causes suffering, physical and mental, by intentionally inflicting pain on a person for the purpose of obtaining information (Ginbar, 2008, Miller , 2009; Waldron, 2009). Miller adds further. by characterizing those subjected to torture as defenseless people. Additionally, the purpose of torture is to obtain confessions and punish (Miller, 2009). Contrary to what has been defined above, torture is distinguished from abuse due to the extremely complex measures that are implemented and which constitute complicated ill-treatment. The reasons for this distinction are that in cases of abuse, one may or may not be aware of the mistreatment inflicted upon them, whereas torture is degrading and inhumane treatment (Miller, 2009). We can therefore conclude that torture is the highest level of ill-treatment that can be inflicted on a person without killing them. Legal approach As torture practices surface in the public eye, there is much debate about the possibility of institutionalizing and legalizing torture. in order to address the questions of practices according to which ...... middle of paper ...... the captive is in possession of an explosive which he has strategically placed in an area known to be populated by civilians and that the device must expire to explode some time not too far into the future. The assumption is made that conventional means of obtaining information have been exhausted. The scenario described in the argument of the obligation to obtain necessary information by any means necessary to save the lives of many people is often illustrated. Based on this scenario, it is indeed considered to morally justify torture in relation to the greater result of saving many lives. The idea of ​​the TBS scenario faces many complex elements to take into account. The idea that the authority of a moral agent is subject to the commission of an immoral act detrimental to the well-being of others, regardless of their beliefs, is maintained..