"Biden Condemns Israel's Gaza Response, Demands Adherence to International Law"

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President Biden issues a memorandum outlining standards for countries receiving U.S. weapons, requiring them to adhere to international law and submit annual reports to Congress. The move follows concerns about Israel's military campaign in Gaza and aims to ensure compliance with existing U.S. standards, including facilitating humanitarian assistance. The memorandum also includes an enforcement mechanism for non-compliance and requires assessments of weapon use to reduce civilian harm, with the first report due in about three months.
Topics:nation#international-law#international-relations#israel#memorandum#president-biden#us-weapons
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