"State Dept. Whistleblower Exposes Blinken's Unauthorized Munitions Deal with Israel"

A former State Department official, Josh Paul, criticized Secretary of State Tony Blinken for bypassing Congress to approve the sale of 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel, valued at over $106 million. Paul argued that this move demonstrates that U.S. policy remains unchanged, despite the ongoing conflict and civilian casualties in Gaza. He highlighted the use of similar emergency provisions by the Trump administration to support the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, resulting in civilian deaths. Paul also raised concerns about specific weaponry, such as the tank cartridges, being used to commit human rights abuses. He mentioned a disturbing incident where a 13-year-old Palestinian child was allegedly raped by Israeli prison guards during interrogation. Paul called for a policy change and condemned sexual violence wherever it occurs.