Newly revealed emails have shed light on senior military officials expressing concerns to the White House shortly after Israel initiated its operation in Gaza. The emails, obtained and reviewed by Reuters, exchanged between senior State Department and Pentagon officials from Oct. 11-14, highlighted apprehension and urgency as Israel commenced missile strikes on the Gaza Strip.
The correspondence specifically addressed the mass evacuation of Palestinians as a potential legal issue. Dana Stroul, the former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, cautioned senior Biden aides on Oct. 13 about the possibility of Israel facing war crime charges for its actions. The emails also emphasized the need to convey sympathy for the Palestinian people and facilitate increased aid into Gaza while maintaining solidarity with Israel.
