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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

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

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

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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

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

'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

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.

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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

‘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

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

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

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

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

‘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.

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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

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

‘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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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.

AFP

Israel to remove two commanders over death of Palestinian-American

Jerusalem (AFP) - The Israeli army is to strip two officers of their commands and reprimand a third following the death of an elderly Palestinian-American detained during a security operation in the occupied West Bank, it said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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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