Israel May Have Violated International Law, US Report Says
- State Department releases report on use of weapons, aid access
- Biden administration has delayed delivery of some munitions
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike east of Rafah, Gaza, on May 6.
Photographer: Ismael Abu Dayyah/AP PhotoThe Biden administration said Israel may have violated international law in its war against Hamas but won’t stop the flow of weapons and bombs to a key ally.
The State Department said in a highly anticipated report Friday that although Israel’s reliance on US weapons in Gaza means it’s likely that it breached obligations under international law, it has been unable to verify specific instances.