Assurances Received: Israel’s Use of U.S. Defense Equipment under Scrutiny by State Department Ahead of Deadline
Washington, D.C. – The State Department has met the deadline for receiving written assurances from Israel regarding the use of U.S.-supplied defense equipment, ensuring compliance with international humanitarian and U.S. human rights law. This comes ahead of a looming deadline set by President Biden in February, requiring the department to assess the credibility and reliability of Israel’s commitments. The delivery of the assurance letter by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signifies a crucial step in the …