The Blinken report does not accuse Israel of violating international law

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is going to make a report on Friday to present to Congress about Israel’s war in Gaza, which criticizes the way the war is being managed, but does not accuse Tel Aviv of violating international law.

Axios website reported that the subject of this report is the review of Israel’s adherence to international laws, as well as the regime’s action in preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, and Blinken’s decision to publish it caused very controversial discussions within the US State Department.

This report is supposed to examine the use of Israel and 6 countries that are involved in armed struggles.

If the report concludes that a country has violated international humanitarian laws. Or obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid, this issue can lead to the suspension of Washington’s military aid.

American officials have said that the Blinken report lists the events that took place in the Gaza war and that Washington has violated international laws. Israel has expressed serious concerns.

According to these officials, the situation in Gaza will be described in “very critical terms” and the State Department will announce that it is still investigating several incidents. . Despite this, Blinken will not accuse Israel of violating international laws. Meanwhile, many independent international groups in the 217 days since the Gaza war have found numerous evidences of violations of international law and laws. humanitarian provided by the army of the Israeli regime.

A group of analysts interpret the action of the US State Department in publishing this report as part of Washington’s efforts to shape public opinion in favor of Israel. According to these analysts, the critical tone of the Biden administration officials in the 7 months since the war is a tactic to facilitate Washington’s practical and field assistance to Israel at the same time as taking a critical stance.

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