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Lawsuit Accuses State Department of Creating Loopholes for Israel on Military Aid and Human Rights

^{Published on 2024-12-17 12:40:39 - U.S. News & World Report}
 

• A lawsuit by a group of Palestinians in Gaza and American relatives accuses the State Department of giving Israel a pass when it comes to a U.S. law meant to limit military aid over human rights abuse

The article from U.S. News & World Report discusses a lawsuit filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) against the U.S. State Department, alleging that the department has created loopholes allowing Israel to bypass human rights conditions attached to U.S. military aid. The lawsuit claims that despite laws requiring the U.S. to ensure that recipients of military aid do not engage in gross violations of human rights, the State Department has not enforced these conditions with Israel. Specifically, the CCR points to Israel's actions in Gaza, where there have been reports of significant civilian casualties and destruction, arguing that these actions violate human rights. The lawsuit seeks to compel the State Department to enforce these human rights conditions or suspend military aid to Israel. The State Department has not yet responded to the allegations, but the case highlights ongoing tensions regarding U.S. foreign policy and military aid distribution.

Read the Full U.S. News & World Report Article at:
[ https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2024-12-17/lawsuit-accuses-state-department-of-creating-loopholes-for-israel-on-military-aid-and-human-rights ]

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