Mar 22, 2024, 01:01AM ISTSource:
Israel’s submission of written assurances to the U.S. on weapon usage in Gaza marks a pivotal development amidst escalating tensions. The U.S. State Department’s impending assessment of these assurances for credibility by early May underscores the gravity of international scrutiny. President Joe Biden’s recent issuance of a new U.S. national security memorandum adds further weight to the situation, emphasizing adherence to international laws by nations receiving U.S. weapons. These actions follow pressure from certain Democratic senators regarding Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. The accusation of Jerusalem obstructing U.S. aid efforts in Gaza heightens diplomatic tensions, exemplified by the senators’ call to suspend arms supplies to Israel. Against this backdrop, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, triggered by a deadly attack in southern Israel, continues to exact a devastating toll, with Palestinian casualties numbering in the thousands according to estimates by Palestinian authorities.