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State Dept: Biden's CNN interview doesn't indicate Israel violated international law

"We will always be committed to Israel's security," Miller said. "That has not changed, that will not change," 

State Department still determining if Netzah Yehuda unit remediated after human rights violations

State Dept. engages with Israel on human rights violations with spokesperson Patel insisting on consistent law application, and rejecting special treatment claims.

29/04/2024

US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy

"I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition to the United States' Gaza policy," she wrote on social media website LinkedIn.

By REUTERS
26/04/2024

Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights

Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy law in the coming days. 

Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says

The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to worsen conditions for security prisoners, and the denial of visits by the Red Cross.

US State Department calls Qatar 'close partner' on hostage negotiations, says talks continue

The US has made "absolutely clear" that the government of Israel has a responsibility to police settler violence and has the responsibility to hold extremist settlers who commit violence accountable.

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