In a shocking turn of events, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has ended the investigation into an Israeli military battalion accused of human rights violations in the West Bank, despite the State Department’s previous findings. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called for Blinken’s resignation, accusing him of disregarding U.S. law and showing favoritism towards Israel.
The battalion in question, Netzah Yehuda, was under scrutiny for various abuses, including the death of Palestinian-American Omar Assad. Despite calls for sanctions, the State Department has now cleared the battalion of any wrongdoing, raising concerns about the U.S.’s continued support for the unit.
This decision has sparked outrage and accusations of war crimes, with CAIR condemning Blinken’s actions as morally reprehensible. The implications of this move are grave, as it sets a dangerous precedent and raises questions about U.S. policy on human rights violations.