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Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for a legal assessment of Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza, contending that they may be considered war crimes.
WARREN’S STANCE
• The Massachusetts Democrat made her remarks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
• Warren argued that the “indiscriminate bombing in populated areas” seen during the 11-day conflict may be legally defined as war crimes.
CONTEXT
• Warren’s comments come in the wake of heightened scrutiny over the U.S.’s role in the conflict.
• This includes its sale of $735m worth of precision-guided weapons to Israel, which Warren believes needs to be reviewed.
REACTIONS
• While some hailed Warren’s stance as a bold move, others criticized her for not recognizing Hamas’s role in the conflict.
TOPICS COVERED
#Israel #Gaza #WarCrimes #ForeignRelationsCommittee
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