In contrast to weapons sent to Ukraine, the United States authorities have refrained from mandating any preconditions on weapons sent to Israeli forces.
“What I will say is that exactly what you just said, is that we did not put any preconditions on Israel when it comes to using our security assistance,” Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated.
“From the beginning, what we have said is that governments like us, or democracies, is what separates ourselves from Hamas. We certainly expect Israel, as with any ally or partner, to uphold the law of war.”
When a reporter mentioned Israel’s “very long and well documented history of targeting and killing civilians,” Singh responded, saying, “What I can tell you, again, is what [Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin] has been very clear on, is that we expect Israel to uphold the law of war.”
“I would say that both Ukraine and Israel are engaged in two very different wars right now,” Singh responded to a reporter who asked if the U.S. held greater trust with Israel than Ukraine.
“I would say that the way that the Ukrainians are employing the [dual-purpose improved conventional munitions] on the battlefield is responsible. They are keeping track of where they are going.”
“Israel is one of our oldest, longest partners in the region,” Singh added. “This attack is considered their 9/11. They have every right and should respond to the terrorists that killed innocent people.”
“But again, we have to remember that they were attacked viciously on Oct. 7,” she concluded.
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