The State Department is currently divided over whether Israel is using American-provided weapons in accordance with international law. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces a deadline next week to determine this issue and report to Congress. The debate centers on accepting Israel's assurances as credible and reliable, as required by a national security memorandum issued by President Joe Biden in February.
The memorandum mandates that countries receiving US weapons must ensure their use aligns with international and domestic law, including humanitarian and human rights laws. Blinken must inform Congress by May 8 whether he deems Israel's assurances credible.
