US Emphasizes Responsibility of All Parties in Gaza Amid Criticism of Israel's Actions
The US State Department calls on all involved in the Gaza conflict to uphold international humanitarian law following a tragic incident involving Israeli forces.
The US State Department has reiterated the importance of international humanitarian law compliance from all parties in Gaza, following the controversial killing of 15 individuals, including medics and a UN worker, by Israeli military actions. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce attributed the ongoing crisis to Hamas’ activities but did not confirm whether the US was investigating the killings. Reports indicate that a sequence of strikes on March 23 saw five ambulances and a UN vehicle hit, culminating in the discovery of a mass grave of paramedics, some still in uniform. In defense of its actions, the Israeli military stated that its forces targeted suspicious vehicles, asserting that militants were among those killed, while dismissing reports regarding the collection and burial of the bodies. The UN has condemned the attacks, highlighting the need for protections for medical personnel as mandated by humanitarian law. Meanwhile, the conflict has intensified since a ceasefire negotiation breakdown in March, resulting in increased casualties amid Israel's military campaign against Hamas, which was triggered after a major assault on October 7, 2023.
The US State Department calls on all involved in the Gaza conflict to uphold international humanitarian law following a tragic incident involving Israeli forces.
The US State Department has reiterated the importance of international humanitarian law compliance from all parties in Gaza, following the controversial killing of 15 individuals, including medics and a UN worker, by Israeli military actions. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce attributed the ongoing crisis to Hamas’ activities but did not confirm whether the US was investigating the killings. Reports indicate that a sequence of strikes on March 23 saw five ambulances and a UN vehicle hit, culminating in the discovery of a mass grave of paramedics, some still in uniform. In defense of its actions, the Israeli military stated that its forces targeted suspicious vehicles, asserting that militants were among those killed, while dismissing reports regarding the collection and burial of the bodies. The UN has condemned the attacks, highlighting the need for protections for medical personnel as mandated by humanitarian law. Meanwhile, the conflict has intensified since a ceasefire negotiation breakdown in March, resulting in increased casualties amid Israel's military campaign against Hamas, which was triggered after a major assault on October 7, 2023.
