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Pentagon says there are no limits on how Israel uses US weapons as death toll climbs amid airstrikes in Gaza
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https://www.businessinsider.com/pentagon-on-how-israel-uses-us-weapons-gaza-hamas-2023-10
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On Monday, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told that “we are not putting any limits on how Israel uses weapons that [are] provided,” Voice of America National Security Correspondent Jeff Seldin reported.
The US has provided unwavering support for Israel since Hamas militants conducted surprise terror attacks on October 7, killing some 1,400 people, injuring another 5,400, and taking over 200 hostages into Gaza.
Israel, the biggest overall recipient of US aid, received expedited support after the October 7 attack, including interceptors for its Iron Dome air-defense system and precision-guided munitions.
Since Israel began its campaign in Gaza in an attempt to destroy Hamas, concern has grown over destruction in the strip and rising number of civilian casualties.
And innocent civilians are going to be hurt going forward," White House National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said at a press briefing last week.
US law stipulates that security assistance cannot be “provided to any country the government of which engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights,” but the language is somewhat vague and allows for flexible interpretation.
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