(CNN) – The US administration, on Friday, said it was “reasonable to assess” that Israeli forces had… American troops in Gaza In some cases in ways “against” international humanitarian law, but without officially saying that Israel “broke the law and committed violations.”.
The administration said in a report that investigations into possible violations are “ongoing,” but noted that the United States does not have “complete information to determine whether American weapons were used.” particularly” in the prosecution of violations of international humanitarian law..
Follow up: ““Given the nature of the conflict in Gaza, where Hamas is trying to hide behind the civilian population and infrastructure and engage in Israeli military action, as well as the lack of government staff US on the ground in Gaza, it’s difficult to assess or come to a definitive conclusion about the situation.”
She said: “However, since Israel is heavily dependent on defense materials made in the United States, it is reasonable to assess that defense materials have been used by Israeli security forces since October 7 in inconsistent circumstances with their obligations under international humanitarian law or with best practices.” Established practices to reduce civilian harm.”
The report, which covers the period from the start of the war with Hamas on October 7 to the end of April, did not find that Israel withheld humanitarian aid to Gaza in violation of US law..
The high-risk report was sent to Congress on Friday afternoon, and the administration had to make a decision on both of these issues under a national security memo issued in February, sent by US President Joe Biden out under pressure from Democratic lawmakers.
It was the first time the US administration had to assess Israel’s conduct, its military campaign that led to the deaths of more than 34,000 people during the seven-month war with Hamas in Gaza, which was fueled by motion of the motion 7 October. attack Israel.
Although the report does not claim that Israel is violating any of the terms of the memorandum, it strongly criticizes the way Israel’s military campaign came about.
The report’s findings represent another tense moment in US-Israeli relations in the same week that Biden threatened to suspend military movements if Israel goes ahead with a major attack in Rafah..
However, the final result that the promises made by Israel under the National Security Memorandum are “credible and reliable” is likely to attract scrutiny among some lawmakers, human rights and humanitarian organizations.
The report notes, “In any conflict involving foreign partners, it is often difficult to make quick and definitive assessments or decisions about whether specific defense products or services have been US to use it in a way that is inconsistent with international law However, incidents have been reported.” “Enough to raise serious concerns.”
He continued: “While Israel has the knowledge, experience and tools necessary to implement best practices to minimize civilian harm in its military operations, the results have been ground, including high levels of civilian casualties, raising fundamental questions about whether the IDF. used effectively in all cases.
According to a senior US State Department official, the report is useful for the Biden administration to request more information from the Israeli government and change their behavior, and the official said that the report will be shared with the Israeli government.
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2024-05-10 21:56:49
