White House fails to meet deadline to report to Congress on whether US finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of US weapons in besieged Gaza does not violate US or international law.
White House fails to meet deadline to report to Congress on whether US finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of US weapons in besieged Gaza does not violate US or international law.A view of M825 and M825A1 artillery shells labeled D528, the US Department of Defense Identification Code for “white phosphorus-based munitions” in Sderot, Israel on October 09, 2023. / Photo: AA
A National Security Memorandum, known as NSM-20, that Biden issued in February requires the State Department to report to Congress by May 8 on whether it finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of US weapons does not violate US or international law.news agency on Tuesday the administration had informed congressional committees that it would not make the deadline, but hoped to present its findings within days.
Washington's provision of military supply to hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has prompted protests across the US demanding that universities and Biden withdraw support for Israel, including sending weaponry.In Washington, many of Biden's fellow Democrats have called for a shift in long-standing US policy of providing unconditional military support to Tel Aviv.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told a news briefing on Tuesday the NSM-20 report was not yet finished but the department was working"very hard" to complete it.
Turkey Middle East Africa Europe China Us Germany News Breaking News Context Explainer Opinion Economy Business Trends Humans Globalisation Russia Rt Trt Trt World Journalism Human Interest
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Anti-Israel agitators join pro-Israel counterprotesters in embarrassing moment for BidenAnti-Israel agitators and a pro-Israel crowd found unlikely unity during a demonstration at the University of Alabama when both groups began chanting about President Biden.
Les mer »
Biden promises union workers to keep US Steel 'American-owned, American-operated'He spoke in Pittsburgh during a campaign swing in battleground Pennsylvania.
Les mer »
White House refuses to confirm reports that Joe Biden halted arms shipments to IsraelWhite House spokesperson John Kirby on Monday refused to confirm reports that the Biden administration halted a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel.
Les mer »
Protests engulf Biden at White House dinner over Israel's journo killingsAnti-war protests disrupt the White House Correspondents' Dinner as demonstrators condemn US President Joe Biden's approach to Israel's Gaza war.
Les mer »
White House Official Confronted on Biden's Foreign Policy Blunders After Iran's Attack on IsraelA White House official was questioned about President Biden's foreign policy failures after Iran's direct attack on Israel. Despite Biden's warning, Iran launched numerous drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles towards Israel.
Les mer »
Biden returns to White House as Iran launches retaliatory attack on IsraelPresident Joe Biden cut short a weekend stay at his Delaware beach house to meet with his national security team at the White House Saturday and monitor the…
Les mer »