Sophia Flores of OAN
4:35pm – Friday, May 10, 2024
The Biden administration has released a report concluding that Israel likely violated international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip using weapons provided by the United States.
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The report was drafted by the State Department and released Friday.
The report states that while an investigation into possible violations is currently underway, the United States has “completely completed the “I don’t have the information,” he said.
“Given the nature of the conflict in Gaza, including Hamas’s attempts to hide behind civilians and infrastructure and expose it to Israeli military action, and the lack of U.S. personnel on the ground, “It is difficult to reach conclusions regarding individual cases.” Nevertheless, given Israel’s heavy reliance on US-made defense articles, defense articles covered by NSM-20 have been subject to IHL obligations or It is reasonable to assess that it is being used when it is inconsistent with established best practices for mitigation. caused harm to civilians,” the report said.
Although the report carefully avoids accusing Israel of violating the terms of the memorandum, it nevertheless strongly criticizes the Jewish state’s actions.
“In disputes involving foreign partners, it is often difficult to quickly and conclusively assess or determine whether certain U.S. defense articles or services are being used in a manner inconsistent with international law. .”
“However, enough incidents have been reported to raise serious concerns,” the report continued.
“Israel has the knowledge, experience, and tools to implement best practices to reduce harm to civilians in military operations, but the results on the ground, including high levels of civilian casualties, are “All cases raise significant questions about whether the Israel Defense Forces are effectively utilizing them in military operations,” the report states.
Israel maintains that no international humanitarian law has been broken, and Israeli Defense Force officials blame Hamas for the high death toll in Gaza. It is well known that this terrorist organization not only takes shelter in underground tunnels of hospitals and schools, but also operates in areas with dense civilian populations.
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