HRW Calls for Halt on Western Arms Sales to Israel Amid Conflict

Human Rights Watch criticizes Western nations for supplying weapons to Israel, citing alleged violations of international law in Gaza and Lebanon.

Tirana Hassan, HRW's Executive Director, argues that Western countries like the U.S., UK, and Germany should stop arms sales to Israel to influence its military actions.
HRW claims that continuing military support for Israel empowers other belligerents and undermines the credibility of international law.
Israel maintains it acts in self-defense and denies committing war crimes, attributing civilian casualties to enemy forces operating among civilians.
The U.N. reports that nearly 70% of fatalities in the Israel-Hamas conflict are women and children, with over 43,500 deaths in Gaza.
The U.S. has set a deadline for Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or face potential restrictions on military aid.