US Report Suggests Israel May Have Violated International Law with American Weapons in Gaza

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In a recent report, the US government has raised concerns that Israel may have breached humanitarian law in Gaza by using American-supplied weapons. While the report acknowledges Israel's challenges in dealing with Hamas, it suggests that some actions may have been inconsistent with international obligations.

 

The report, which was submitted to Congress after being ordered by the White House, has sparked debate over the use of US arms in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. While it does not definitively conclude that Israel violated international law, it raises important questions about the use of American weapons in the region.

 

According to the report, Israel's use of US-made weapons in Gaza may have been "inconsistent" with its obligations under international humanitarian law. While the US has received assurances from Israel about the legal use of these weapons, the report suggests that further investigation is needed to ensure compliance.

 

One of the main challenges highlighted in the report is the difficulty in determining legitimate targets in a conflict where Hamas "uses civilian infrastructure for military purposes and civilians as human shields". This makes it challenging to assess whether Israel's actions were in line with international law.

 

The report also raises concerns about Israel's cooperation with US efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. While Israel has not been found to be prohibiting aid delivery, there were initial challenges in maximizing humanitarian assistance during the conflict.  It noted, however, that this situation had changed.

 

President Joe Biden's recent threat to withhold certain weapons from Israel highlights the seriousness of the situation. The US government is taking steps to ensure that American weapons are not used in ways that violate international law or exacerbate civilian harm.

 

Overall, the report underscores the complexity of the situation in Gaza and the need for careful consideration of the use of US weapons in the region. Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza to destroy Hamas in response to the group's attack on southern Israel on 7 October.

 

2024-05-11

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

38 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The report also raises concerns about Israel's cooperation with US efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. While Israel has not been found to be prohibiting aid delivery, there were initial challenges in maximizing humanitarian assistance during the conflict.  It noted, however, that this situation had changed.

Yes changed to blocking aid altogether.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/5/10/israels-war-on-gaza-live-aid-operation-completely-crippled-amid-attacks

This is happening while Israel has closed aid crossings to Gaza for days, allowing almost nothing in or out as tens of thousands are fleeing Rafah amid a dire humanitarian situation.

[Angus55]

When are the international community going to bring this murderous Israeli government to account? Long after they have committed the atrocities. Disgraceful.

[G_Money]

9 minutes ago, Angus55 said:

When are the international community going to bring this murderous Israeli government to account? Long after they have committed the atrocities. Disgraceful.

After HAMAS is tried or eliminated off the face of the earth. 
 

Take your pick.

 

War's hell.

 

 

[Neeranam]

13 hours ago, Angus55 said:

When are the international community going to bring this murderous Israeli government to account? Long after they have committed the atrocities. Disgraceful.

When the USA stop bailing them out, giving them bombs and generally saying they are exempt from international law. 

Biden is starting to see the error of his ways, as are the US public. 

However, I'm still waiting for Bush to be tried for all the innocents he killed in Iraq. 

The corruption has to be stopped. 

[Nick Carter icp]

29 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

When the USA stop bailing them out, giving them bombs and generally saying they are exempt from international law. 

 

 

   Israel is the only Country that has to abide by Worlds laws .

Hams commits war crimes and isn't prosecuted, Israel hasn't committed war crimes, but Israel were up in Court on genocide charges and Hamas weren't 

[thaibeachlovers]

15 hours ago, G_Money said:

After HAMAS is tried or eliminated off the face of the earth. 
 

Take your pick.

 

War's hell.

 

 

As Hamas is never going to be eliminated as long as Israelis oppress, collectively punish Palestinians and steal Palestinian land, expect to see them, or whatever organisation takes their place for a very long time. Israel has probably created a few million potential Hamas recruits with it's blatant atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank, that it's not even trying to hide. With every death of a Palestinian child, more hatred is bred in the hearts of Palestinians.

 

Even if israel kills every male in Gaza and the West Bank, millions of Palestinians live outside israel's reach.

Welcome to fear and the forever war for israelis. Nowhere on the planet will be safe for them, even inside fortress israel.

[G_Money]

15 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

As Hamas is never going to be eliminated as long as Israelis oppress, collectively punish Palestinians and steal Palestinian land, expect to see them, or whatever organisation takes their place for a very long time. Israel has probably created a few million potential Hamas recruits with it's blatant atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank, that it's not even trying to hide. With every death of a Palestinian child, more hatred is bred in the hearts of Palestinians.

 

Even if israel kills every male in Gaza and the West Bank, millions of Palestinians live outside israel's reach.

Welcome to fear and the forever war for israelis. Nowhere on the planet will be safe for them, even inside fortress israel.

You’re confusing Hamas and the Palestinian people as one.

 

Hamas is a terrorist organization that uses Palestinian people as human shields and propaganda.  They could give a rats a__ about them.  Just like the majority of other Arab nations.

 

The only reason they haven’t been eliminated yet is because being the cowards they are they will hide in hospitals and other locations with high civilian populations.  Similar to rats.

 

The land belongs to Israel, period.

[thaibeachlovers]

5 minutes ago, G_Money said:

You’re confusing Hamas and the Palestinian people as one.

 

Hamas is a terrorist organization that uses Palestinian people as human shields and propaganda.  They could give a rats a__ about them.  Just like the majority of other Arab nations.

 

The only reason they haven’t been eliminated yet is because being the cowards they are they will hide in hospitals and other locations with high civilian populations.  Similar to rats.

 

The land belongs to Israel, period.

Gaza and the West Bank do NOT belong to israel. If you think it belongs to israel prove it- but you can't.

 

The fight will go on as long as israelis oppress Palestinians and steal their land.

[G_Money]

11 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Gaza and the West Bank do NOT belong to israel. If you think it belongs to israel prove it- but you can't.

 

The fight will go on as long as israelis oppress Palestinians and steal their land.

in your dreams.

[thaibeachlovers]

31 minutes ago, G_Money said:

in your dreams.

My ancestors fought the English for 600 years.

 

The Palestinians have barely started the fight. It will go on. Israelis will live in fear for as long as they oppress Palestinians.

[Jingthing]

6 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

My ancestors fought the English for 600 years.

 

The Palestinians have barely started the fight. It will go on. Israelis will live in fear for as long as they oppress Palestinians.

At least they will live. Hamas charter says kill all Jews. 

[Hawaiian]

18 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

My ancestors fought the English for 600 years.

 

The Palestinians have barely started the fight. It will go on. Israelis will live in fear for as long as they oppress Palestinians.

The Palestinians voted for Hamas and Hamas betrayed them.   

[Neeranam]

6 hours ago, G_Money said:

You’re confusing Hamas and the Palestinian people as one.

 

Hamas is a terrorist organization that uses Palestinian people as human shields and propaganda.  They could give a rats a__ about them.  Just like the majority of other Arab nations.

 

The only reason they haven’t been eliminated yet is because being the cowards they are they will hide in hospitals and other locations with high civilian populations.  Similar to rats.

 

The land belongs to Israel, period.

Are you Israeli?

[Neeranam]

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

My ancestors fought the English for 600 years.

 

The Palestinians have barely started the fight. It will go on. Israelis will live in fear for as long as they oppress Palestinians.

My gran, who died recently at 100 told me stories about her grandparents during the English Genocide of the Highland Clearances. We will never forget, not will Palestinians. 

Israel is digging their own grave through there greed for Palestinian/Gazan land and Genocide.

[Bkk Brian]

13 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Are you Israeli?

What business is it of yours what nationality he is? Are you Hamas?

[G_Money]

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

My ancestors fought the English for 600 years.

 

The Palestinians have barely started the fight. It will go on. Israelis will live in fear for as long as they oppress Palestinians.

Specifically, what does ancestors, English and 600 years have to do with Israel and Palestinians?

 

Do you realize approximately 250 years ago if the American rebels didn't have guns we would still be British?

 

 

[G_Money]

15 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Are you Israeli?

I am as Israeli as the white liberal non-Arabs on campus and here wearing a Keffiyeh for the first time without setting foot in a ME country.

 

It’s the latest trend since BLM t-shirts and Ukraine flags have become less popular.

[Galong]

8 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Israel is the only Country that has to abide by Worlds laws .

Hams commits war crimes and isn't prosecuted, Israel hasn't committed war crimes, but Israel were up in Court on genocide charges and Hamas weren't 

False equivalence! Hamas, a terrorist organization, was completely wrong for attacking Israel. Israel had the right to DEFEND itself. Israel does NOT have the right to carry on indiscriminately attacking the civilian population of Palestine. There is a HUGE difference which is obvious to all but the most myopic. No media is allowed to watch what Israel is doing. That says it all. Oh, and Israel just killed some UN staff. The Israeli millitary is out of freaking control!

Hamas was wrong and should be tried in international court. Israel is wrong for going way beyond what was necessary to defend itself. The US is highly unethical for supporting Israel and PROFITING from the deaths of civilians. 

[Nick Carter icp]

41 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

My gran, who died recently at 100 told me stories about her grandparents during the English Genocide of the Highland Clearances. We will never forget, not will Palestinians. 

Israel is digging their own grave through there greed for Palestinian/Gazan land and Genocide.

 

    Israelis remember the Nazi Holocaust and remember  Hamas trying to steal THEIR and on Oct 7 th 2023.

  You are not the only one who remembers things 

   

[Nick Carter icp]

18 minutes ago, Galong said:

False equivalence! Hamas, a terrorist organization, was completely wrong for attacking Israel. Israel had the right to DEFEND itself. Israel does NOT have the right to carry on indiscriminately attacking the civilian population of Palestine. There is a HUGE difference which is obvious to all but the most myopic. No media is allowed to watch what Israel is doing. That says it all. Oh, and Israel just killed some UN staff. The Israeli millitary is out of freaking control!

Hamas was wrong and should be tried in international court. Israel is wrong for going way beyond what was necessary to defend itself. The US is highly unethical for supporting Israel and PROFITING from the deaths of civilians. 

 

   Israel are attacking Hamas , Hamas are hiding amongst the civilian population , Hamas have been lying about the amount of civilian casualties .

   Why aren't Hamas being tried before an International Court ?

   

[Angus55]

7 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

As Hamas is never going to be eliminated as long as Israelis oppress, collectively punish Palestinians and steal Palestinian land, expect to see them, or whatever organisation takes their place for a very long time. Israel has probably created a few million potential Hamas recruits with it's blatant atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank, that it's not even trying to hide. With every death of a Palestinian child, more hatred is bred in the hearts of Palestinians.

 

Even if israel kills every male in Gaza and the West Bank, millions of Palestinians live outside israel's reach.

Welcome to fear and the forever war for israelis. Nowhere on the planet will be safe for them, even inside fortress israel.

Absolutely correct. !!. Israeli atrocities are so short sighted. 

[Galong]

10 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Israel are attacking Hamas , Hamas are hiding amongst the civilian population , Hamas have been lying about the amount of civilian casualties .

   Why aren't Hamas being tried before an International Court ?

   

You're making that up! You have no evidence and are only taking Israel's word for this. Netanyahu is NOT ALLOWING ANY MEDIA COVERAGE! He doesn't want the international community to see what his troops are doing. Besides, if 'some' Hamas terrorists are hiding among civilians, does that really JUSTIFY KILLING CIVILIANS to get to the bad guys?  That's a barbaric position!  That's the simplistic 'kill them all and let god sort them out'. That might look cool to some on a t-shirt, but it's evil.

Hama should be tried before the international court soon. What Isreal is doing is happening right now and it needs to stop before anything can go forward.

 

[Galong]

22 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

    Israelis remember the Nazi Holocaust and remember  Hamas trying to steal THEIR and on Oct 7 th 2023.

  You are not the only one who remembers things 

   

The Palestinians are not Nazis nor German nor are they responsible for the Holocaust. 🤦‍♂️   Israel was GIVEN their country. Please read more. Israel was given a certain amount of Palestine and Israel has been steadily participating in THEIR unlawful expansion. Hamas has a legitimate point, however, attacking Israel is never the right solution. 

[Nick Carter icp]

12 minutes ago, Galong said:

The Palestinians are not Nazis nor German nor are they responsible for the Holocaust. 🤦‍♂️   

 

   Could you read the post that I was replying to ?

I was replying to a poster whose grandmother remembers something from 200 years ago in Scotland  

[Bkk Brian]

10 minutes ago, Galong said:

You're making that up! You have no evidence and are only taking Israel's word for this. Netanyahu is NOT ALLOWING ANY MEDIA COVERAGE! He doesn't want the international community to see what his troops are doing. Besides, if 'some' Hamas terrorists are hiding among civilians, does that really JUSTIFY KILLING CIVILIANS to get to the bad guys?  That's a barbaric position!  That's the simplistic 'kill them all and let god sort them out'. That might look cool to some on a t-shirt, but it's evil.

Hama should be tried before the international court soon. What Isreal is doing is happening right now and it needs to stop before anything can go forward.

 

Besides, if 'some' Hamas terrorists are hiding among civilians, does that really JUSTIFY KILLING CIVILIANS to get to the bad guys?

 

They are virtually all hiding among the civilians, you need to do some research. 

 

[Joint Chiefs chairman Mark Milley]

"Milley added that in his own experience, “war is a horrible thing” and that such a war fought in “dense urban areas” inevitably would produce “very high levels of collateral damage,” appearing to reference the significant destruction in the Strip amid the military offensive against Hamas, which is taking place in densely populated Gaza.

“There’s almost no way around it, but if there’s any morality at all, you need to get into it, achieve your political objectives, get it done, get it done fast, and get it over with,” he said."

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-army-chief-defends-israels-oct-7-response-can-you-imagine-what-we-would-do/

 

How do you suggest getting Hamas?

[Nick Carter icp]

20 minutes ago, Galong said:

You're making that up! 

 

 

   I am not making that up .

Can you provide maps showing where Hamas are located and where the civilians are located ? 

   Or are you just making that up ?

[Nick Carter icp]

18 minutes ago, Galong said:

  Israel was GIVEN their country. Please read more. Israel was given a certain amount of Palestine 

 

   Israel wasn't given any of Palestine , there was never a Country called  Palestine .

   But as we have been asked to stop giving history lessons , we should get back on topic 

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, G_Money said:

Specifically, what does ancestors, English and 600 years have to do with Israel and Palestinians?

 

Do you realize approximately 250 years ago if the American rebels didn't have guns we would still be British?

 

 

Sorry if you are not capable of understanding the comparison. I'll spell it out for you. An oppressed people will always fight back by whatever means they can, and will never give up. The English ( equivalent israeli ) were too strong militarily for the Irish ( equivalent Palestinian ) to win, but they kept rebelling against the English till the English saw the light and made peace ( Good Friday agreement ).

 

Do you realize approximately 250 years ago if the American rebels didn't have guns we would still be British?

 

Strange thing to say.

The Americans ( equivalent Palestinians ) fought against the better armed British ( equivalent israelis ) and won. Perhaps in the future history will repeat itself in Palestine.

 

 

 

 

[G_Money]

5 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Sorry if you are not capable of understanding the comparison. I'll spell it out for you. An oppressed people will always fight back by whatever means they can, and will never give up. The English ( equivalent israeli ) were too strong militarily for the Irish ( equivalent Palestinian ) to win, but they kept rebelling against the English till the English saw the light and made peace ( Good Friday agreement ).

 

Do you realize approximately 250 years ago if the American rebels didn't have guns we would still be British?

 

Strange thing to say.

The Americans ( equivalent Palestinians ) fought against the better armed British ( equivalent israelis ) and won. Perhaps in the future history will repeat itself in Palestine.

 

 

 

 

How can Palestine be oppressed?  Israel never has or never will belong to them, 

 

Palestine will NEVER defeat Israel.  Israel can eliminate them at any time but won’t as they would have to eliminate most of the civilians Hamas is hiding behind like the cowardly rats they are.

 

You find this extremely difficult to accept but keep trying.  I have faith in you.

 

Think about it while you’re shearing the flock of sheep.