In a report from the Associated Press, published on the CBC Website, about the resumption of aid deliveries to Gaza a reference is made to the report on Israel’s campaign that is due in the U.S. Congress.
The Biden administration also faces a deadline Wednesday to report to Congress on whether Israel is violating international humanitarian law in Gaza.
A National Security Memorandum, known as NSM-20, that Biden issued in February requires the State Department to report to Congress by May 8 on whether it finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of U.S. weapons does not violate U.S. or international law.
"I've had a lot of conversations … with folks in the administration, really urging them to make sure that this report is credible, that it's seen to be based on facts and law and not based on what they would wish it would be," Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen told reporters.
Washington's provision of military assistance to Netanyahu's government has prompted protests across the U.S. demanding that universities and Biden withdraw support for Israel, including sending weaponry. (The Associated Press, n.d.)
The United States reportedly paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah, in a further widening of divisions between the two close allies. The U.S. has historically provided Israel enormous amounts of military aid, which has only accelerated since the start of the war.
The U.S. says it is concerned over the fate of around 1.3 million Palestinians crammed into Rafah, most of whom fled fighting elsewhere. Israel says Rafah is Hamas's last stronghold and that a wider offensive there is needed to dismantle the group's military and governing capabilities.
U.S. President Joe Biden has repeatedly warned Netanyahu against launching an invasion of Rafah. But Netanyahu's far-right coalition partners have threatened to bring down his government if he calls off an offensive or makes too many concessions in the ceasefire talks.(The Associated Press, n.d.)
The assertion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone.” (Ward et al., n.d.) may become closer to reality as the concerns of allies continue to be ignored.
References
The Associated Press. (n.d.). Israel military say it's reopened key Gaza border crossing. Wikipedia. Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7197445
Ward, A., Seligman, L., & Banoc, E. (n.d.). US fears Israel speeding up Rafah invasion timeline after deadly Hamas attack. Politico. Retrieved May 7, 2024, from https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/06/us-israel-rafah-invasion-hamas-attack-00156256
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