Israel has submitted a letter assuring that its use of United States-provided weapons complies with international humanitarian law, as confirmed by a US official on Thursday. This written assurance is a requirement outlined in a new national security memorandum issued in February, which mandates all nations receiving US military aid to provide such assurances for assessment of their credibility and reliability.
Amid accusations of violating international humanitarian law in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 30,000 and over a million people have been displaced, Israel's compliance with these regulations is under scrutiny.
The US State Department's deputy spokesperson refrained from commenting on specific countries but emphasized the broad scope of the memorandum, which covers various global regions. Partner countries engaged in active armed conflicts have been given a 45-day window post the memorandum's signing to furnish letters of assurances. The United States is actively engaged in evaluating the credibility and reliability of these assurances to ensure compliance with international standards.
The ongoing assessment process is a critical component of the implementation of the national security memorandum, reflecting the US government's commitment to upholding international humanitarian law and ensuring responsible use of military aid provided to partner nations.
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