Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Oxfam have jointly called for the suspension of US arms transfers to Israel due to alleged violations of international humanitarian law and obstruction of US-funded humanitarian aid. They presented a report listing Israeli violations, including the use of white phosphorus, attacks on hospitals and ambulances, and blocking aid. HRW’s Washington director questioned the credibility of Israeli assurances to the Biden administration. Oxfam’s associate director urged the Biden administration to halt lethal arms sales to Israel immediately. Examples in the report include the use of US-supplied white phosphorus, strikes on hospitals, and blocking aid to Palestinians in Gaza. HRW and Oxfam assert these actions reflect a broader pattern of conduct. This call comes amid mounting criticism of US military aid to Israel despite concerns about civilian casualties and violations of international and US law.
Daily Sabah