The U.S. has 'credible and reliable' assurances from Israel, allowing U.S. military assistance, per the report.
A soldier directs Israeli tanks near a border crossing to the southern Gaza strip on May 5, 2024. Photo: Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images
If a country is determined to have violated international humanitarian law or impeded the delivery of U.S.-supported humanitarian aid, it could lead to suspension of U.S. military aid.The report lists incidents that raise concerns about Israel's use of U.S.-made weapons in violation of international law. It also details efforts Israel made to operateIsrael has shared some information on specific incidents in which there were concerns international law was violated, per the report.
"Israel has not shared complete information to verify whether U.S. defense articles were specifically used in actions that have been alleged as violations of international law in Gaza."Blinken also says that in response to U.S. requests, Israel shared some information about incidents involving civilian harm that the State Department is reviewing to determine whether U.S. munitions were used.
Blinken says in the report, given the nature of the conflict in Gaza and the lack of U.S. government personnel on the ground, it is "difficult to assess or reach conclusive findings on individual incidents.
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