US approves Israeli use of weapons in war on Gaza despite concerns
The Biden administration has endorsed Israel’s use of US-supplied weapons in its war on Gaza, despite concerns about potential violations of international law.
This decision contradicts previous court rulings suggesting Israel’s actions could amount to genocide.
The endorsement follows assurances from Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, prompting the U.S. State Department to affirm Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had until Monday to certify Israel’s adherence to guidelines preventing arms transfers for potential human rights abuses.
Critics, including Palestinian American analyst Yousef Munayyer, have condemned the U.S. stance as “scandalous.”