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Democratic senators press US military on Israel’s evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
The senators asked whether U.S. support helped Israel impose zones that they say displaced civilians and may have violated international law.
- On Monday, 12 Democratic Senators led by Vermont Sen. Peter Welch sent a letter to CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper questioning American coordination with Israel regarding broad "evacuation zones" in Lebanon and Iran, alleging potential international law violations.
- The senators claimed these sweeping warnings have "been used to permanently displace people and destroy homes and towns," linking the practice to "the deaths of thousands of civilians" while describing the areas as "kill zones."
- On Wednesday, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 12 villages in southern Lebanon. The military previously stated it issues warnings per "principles of distinction, proportionality and feasible precautions" under international law.
- Andrew Miller, a former senior official on Palestinian Affairs, said the letter "represents a shift among congressional Democrats moving from questions of the legality of Israeli military operations to concerns about the complicity of the U.S. military."
- This move signals growing discontent within the Democratic Party regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. military assistance, following a recent effort by Sanders to block arms sales to Israel.
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US senators press military on Israel's evacuation zones
BEIRUT — A group of Democratic U.S. senators have called for the U.S. Central Command to answer questions about American coordination with Israel in declaring broad “ evacuation zones ” in Lebanon and Iran, alleging that the practice may violate…
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Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
Twelve U.S. Democratic senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran.
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A group of Democratic senators have demanded responses from the U.S. Central Command on coordination with Israel by declaring large “evacuation zones” in Lebanon and Iran, claiming that such a practice could violate international law.
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