Overview

• The U.S. State Department has identified five Israeli military units involved in human rights violations.
• Four of these units have reportedly remediated the violations, while the fifth unit's status is under review following new information from Israel.
• The ongoing discussions with Israel are part of the Leahy Law compliance, which prohibits U.S. military aid to foreign units that violate human rights.
• Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been criticized for delayed action, as the State Department continues its deliberative process.
• Concerns over the treatment of Palestinian civilians and the broader U.S.-Israel security relationship remain central to the discussions.