The US State Department recently submitted a report to Congress, mandated by President Joe Biden’s National Security Memorandum, addressing Israel’s use of US-made defense articles in potential violations of international law during the conflict in Gaza. Despite acknowledging concerns, the report did not find conclusive evidence of non-compliance by Israel.
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Despite mounting casualties in Gaza, US officials continue to debate the situation, with concerns raised over Israel’s military conduct. Amnesty International has also cited violations of international law in its assessment of US-supplied weapons use by Israel.