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Washington ignores alarms on U.S. weapons use in Gaza

The United States faces criticism for its inaction amid hundreds of reports indicating that American-made weapons used by Israel have resulted in civilian casualties.

Washington ignores alarms on U.S. weapons use in Gaza

Israeli artillery near Rafah, May 8, 2024. (Credit: Photo AFP)

Reports are mounting without response. Since Oct. 7, 2023, the U.S. administration has received nearly 500 notifications regarding the use of American-made weapons by the Israeli military in Gaza during attacks that have resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians, including women and children, according to The Washington Post.Despite indications from the U.S. government, international NGOs, and media reports that some of these incidents could qualify as war crimes, the White House has taken no concrete action.After more than a year of war in the Palestinian enclave, which has claimed at least 43,000 lives, Washington still refuses to confront its closest regional ally, even as certain incidents are under investigation per U.S. law.Unconditional military aidSince August 2023, the Biden administration has implemented the Civilian Harm...
Reports are mounting without response. Since Oct. 7, 2023, the U.S. administration has received nearly 500 notifications regarding the use of American-made weapons by the Israeli military in Gaza during attacks that have resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians, including women and children, according to The Washington Post.Despite indications from the U.S. government, international NGOs, and media reports that some of these incidents could qualify as war crimes, the White House has taken no concrete action.After more than a year of war in the Palestinian enclave, which has claimed at least 43,000 lives, Washington still refuses to confront its closest regional ally, even as certain incidents are under investigation per U.S. law.Unconditional military aidSince August 2023, the Biden administration has implemented the Civilian Harm...