Israels

Leaked Recording Reveals UK Government Lawyers Confirm Israel’s Breach of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza

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London – The British government has reportedly received legal advice suggesting that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, but has not made it public, according to leaked recordings obtained by The Observer. The revelations contradict previous denials and evasions by government ministers on the issue. Conservative chair of the House of Commons select committee on foreign affairs, Alicia Kearns, made these comments at a Tory fundraising event on March 13. Kearns, a former Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence official, has been pressing ministers for transparency regarding the legal advice they have received. … Read more

Democratic Senators Urge Biden Administration to Reject Israel’s Claims on Restricting Humanitarian Aid and Arms Transfers

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Washington, D.C. – A group of 17 Democratic senators is urging the Biden administration to reject Israel’s claims that it is not violating international law by restricting humanitarian aid. At the center of the growing debate in Washington is whether the United States should suspend arms transfers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The State Department recently received written assurances from Israel that its use of U.S.-supplied weapons during the Gaza war complied with international and U.S. laws, including the provision of sufficient aid. The written assurances were in response to a national security memorandum … Read more

Israel’s Compliance with International Law: Assurances of Proper Usage of U.S. Weapons in Gaza

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JERUSALEM, Israel – The Israeli government has reassured the United States that its military’s use of weapons in the recent conflict with Palestine complied with international law. Israeli officials asserted that their actions during the Gaza conflict were in accordance with the rules of engagement, following accusations of misconduct. The confirmation comes amid growing scrutiny and criticism of Israel’s military tactics. Many countries and organizations raised concerns over the high civilian death toll during the Israeli offensive in Gaza. As a response, the Israeli government released a statement affirming its compliance with international laws governing … Read more

Controversial Decision: U.S. Criticizes Israel’s Recent West Bank Settlements as Contradicting International Law

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The United States stated on Tuesday that Israel’s plans to construct new settlements in the West Bank are “inconsistent” with international law. This announcement comes amidst ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions and efforts to revive peace talks in the region. The US government’s position was conveyed by State Department spokesman Ned Price. He emphasized that President Joe Biden’s administration is committed to a two-state solution that would establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Price reiterated that the construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, including the West Bank, hampers progress towards a peaceful resolution. This … Read more