Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
The Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict on whether Israel's conduct of its war in Gaza complies with international and U.S. laws
By Ellen Knickmeyer
Published - May 08, 2024, 12:10 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 01:00 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heat over its military support for Israel's war, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week on whether the airstrikes on Gaza and restrictions on delivery of aid have violated international and U.S. laws designed to spare civilians from the worst horrors of war.
A decision against Israel would add to pressure on President Joe Biden to curb the flow of weapons and money to Israel's military.
Additionally, under the same agreement, it must tell Congress whether it deems that Israel has acted to “arbitrarily deny, restrict, or otherwise impede, directly or indirectly,” delivery of any U.S.-supported humanitarian aid into Gaza for starving civilians there.
