US finds Israeli military units violated human rights

The State Department determined that at least five Israeli military units were attacked. involved in serious human rights violationsBut it has refrained from imposing any consequences while it talks with the Israeli government.

The State Department announced on Monday. Violations are specific to Israeli military operations It existed among Palestinian communities in the West Bank even before Israel’s current war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

However, the determination and response of the State Department signal a challenge Amid growing global backlash over Israeli actions in the Palestinian territories and accusations that the Israeli military violates international humanitarian law, the Biden administration has announced that it is a major arms supplier and military partner to Israel. listed as a reason.

Under the federal Leahy Act, the U.S. government is prohibited from providing weapons to foreign military or security forces. Found to have been involved in human rights violations or violate international humanitarian law.

State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel insisted Monday that the government is complying with the Leahy Act. does not impose any restrictions Regarding military aid to Israel.

Patel said the State Department has determined that a small number of Israeli military units are involved in serious human rights violations; In discussions with the Israeli government To address violations.

The State Department is Review of information Patel said this was provided by the Israeli government in relation to the fifth Israeli military unit, and that this would influence what actions the administration would impose.

“We continue to consult and engage with the Israeli government. They have submitted additional information related to that unit, and we continue to have those conversationsThis is in line with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Israel signed in 2021,” Patel said.

Mr. Patel’s statement provoked a backlash from reporters At a State Department press conference, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the Leahy Act decision on April 19, but questioned why the department did not mention its findings for 10 days. Mr Patel described the procedure as an “ongoing process”.

The allegations against the force are raised by Israel as follows: Under intense pressure and global isolation The Palestinian civilian casualties in Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip add to decades of intense scrutiny over repeated conflicts between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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• Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown Jr. will testify in House Armed Services Committee Hearing regarding “”Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request”Tomorrow at 10am

• of housing expenditure defense subcommittee Listen from the general Daniel Håkansson, Director of the National Guard Bureau.Lieutenant General Jody Daniels, Chief of the Army Reserve and Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Command. Vice Admiral. John Mastin, Chief of the Naval Reserve.Lieutenant General leonard anderson, Marine Corps Reserve Commandant. And Lieutenant General. John HealySecretary of the Air Force Reserve,2025 National Guard and Reserve Request”Tomorrow at 10am.

• of housing expenditure defense subcommittee too hold a public hearing upon “Requests to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force in 2025” with testimony from the Secretary of the Air Force. frank kendallAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. david allbin And a Space Force general. B. Chance SaltzmanChief of Space Operations, tomorrow at 2 p.m.

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• Minister of Defense of Lithuania Laurinas Kasunas let’s talk in hudson institute upon “Nordic, NATO, Ukraine warat 9 a.m.

• of United States Institute of Peace It will be held virtual discussion About “Trajectory” India-Russia relations during the Ukraine war” India’s former National Security Adviser and Pankaj Saranin 9:30am

• a senate military services Intention of the subcommittee hold a public hearing About “Department of Defense Efforts to Ensure Safety” Ensuring military members have access to safe, high-quality medicines” with testimony from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Lester Martinez Lopezand david smithActing Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Preparedness Policy and Oversight; 2:30pm

• a senate foreign affairs The sub panel is convene a public hearing upon “US policy on Taiwan”, with testimony from the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink2:30 p.m.

• a House of Commons Military Service The will of the subcommittee hold a public hearing upon “FY2025 Military Preparedness Budget Request” with testimony from the general. james mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. Admiral. james kilby, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.general christopher mahoney, Assistant Marine Corps Commandant.general james sleaf, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. And the general. Michael GetleinDeputy Director of Space Operations, 3 p.m.

• another House of Commons Military Service The sub panel is convene a public hearing About “FY2015 Budget Request” Nuclear forces and nuclear defense activities”3:30 p.m.

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