Israel's Actions in Gaza May Have Violated International Law, Says US Report

The Biden administration has released a report stating that Israel's actions during its recent war against Hamas may have violated international law. However, the report also notes that the US will continue to provide Israel with weapons and bombs.

The State Department report, released on Friday, acknowledges that Israel's reliance on US weapons in Gaza means it is likely that the country breached its obligations under international law. However, the report also states that the US has been unable to verify specific instances of such breaches.

The report concludes that it is "reasonable to assess" that US weapons "have been used by Israeli security forces since October 7 in instances inconsistent with its IHL obligations or with established best practices for mitigating civilian harm." IHL stands for international humanitarian law.

Despite the report's findings, the Biden administration has stated that it will continue to provide Israel with military aid. The administration argues that Israel is a key ally and that the US has a responsibility to ensure its security.

The report's release has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the administration for acknowledging Israel's potential violations of international law, while others have criticized the administration for continuing to provide Israel with military aid.