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The Latest Breaking News from Omar Assad

Senate Republicans and Fetterman blocked a probe into 9 Americans killed in the West Bank. Only one GOP senator broke ranks

The amendment failed 47-51

We Got This Covered · Sep 30

Omar Assad’s family says ‘unjust’ US decision will not end push for justice

Relatives slam the US for continuing to fund Israeli army unit involved in elderly Palestinian American man’s killing.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

Biden Opens the Floodgates on Weapons for the Middle East

The president is reversing a ban on selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia and advancing taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.

Reason · Aug 14, 2024

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US declares controversial Israeli battalion eligible for assistance

State Department says concerns over alleged rights violations by Netzah Yehuda have been ‘effectively remediated’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024

How US violates its own Leahy Law to ensure military support for Israel

The Biden administration has refused to restrict US funding to Israeli army units that committed rights violations.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2024

What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?

Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of rights abuse against Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

'An Israeli-style Wagner Group': The ultra-Orthodox military unit in Washington’s crosshairs

For the first time, the United States is expected to impose sanctions on an Israeli military unit. The Netzah Yehuda Battalion, initially set up to accommodate Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews but which quickly expanded to become a popular unit for radical right-wing settlers, has over the years been accused of a…

France 24 · Apr 23, 2024

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US To Impose Sanctions On Israeli Military Unit

Anticipated U.S. sanctions on Israeli military unit Netzah Yehuda raise concerns over human rights violations and accountability in the military.

U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank

It would be the first time the U.S. imposed sanctions on an Israeli military unit.

Axios · Apr 20, 2024

‘Different rules’: special policies keep US supplying weapons to Israel despite alleged abuses

Revealed: review of internal state department documents shows special mechanisms have been used to shield Israel from US human rights laws

The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2024

Israel prays for ties with Saudi Arabia, Herzog tells US Congress

Saudi-Israeli normalisation would be a ‘huge sea change’ for the Middle East and the world, Israeli president says.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023

US groups demand Abu Akleh probe via Justice for Shireen Act

Dozens of rights organisations renew calls for justice for Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

US to address killing of American citizen ‘directly’ with Israel

Palestinian rights advocates call for US sanctions on Israeli unit involved in killing of 80-year-old Omar Assad.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

Israeli forces face no charges over death of Palestinian-American

Omar Assad, 80, was left untreated after suffering a heart attack following rough treatment by Israeli forces.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

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Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

‘We won’t forget’: US lawmakers call for justice for Abu Akleh

Several Democrats renew demand for accountability for killing of Al Jazeera journalist and broader Israeli abuses.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Family of Dead Palestinian-American Rebuffs Settlement Offer

The family of a Palestinian-American man who died earlier this year after he was detained by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank said Wednesday they would reject Israel’s settlement offer. Israel’s Defense Ministry said earlier this week that it had agreed to pay out the family of 78-year-old Omar…

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Family of dead Palestinian-American rebuffs settlement offer

The family of a Palestinian-American man who died earlier this year after he was detained by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank says they will reject Israel’s settlement offer

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2022

‘Not about justice’: Advocates slam US line on Abu Akleh killing

Palestinian rights supporters say US assessment aims to sweep the issue under the rug ahead of Biden’s visit to Israel.

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Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022

How Biden’s Israel approach bets on ‘short’ public attention span

One month after killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Washington has yet to condemn Israel or back third-party investigation.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022

Shireen Abu Akleh: US activists slam ‘impunity’ for Israeli abuse

Advocates say US should not allow Israel to investigate itself for killing of second American citizen this year.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Baldwin, Moore request probe of Palestinian-American's death

Two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are asking the Biden administration to investigate the death of a former Milwaukee resident in the West Bank

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