U.S. Demands Weapon Recipients Adhere to Law Amid Gaza Crisis

New policy aims to align military aid with humanitarian law, as tensions rise over the planned assault on Rafah and the protection of civilians.

• The Biden administration will require countries receiving U.S. weapons to provide written assurances they're abiding by U.S. law and the laws of war.
• The new policy aims to ensure U.S. military aid is used in accordance with international humanitarian law, amid concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.
• Israel prepares for an assault on Rafah, Gaza, as international pressure mounts to protect civilians and avoid a humanitarian disaster.
• The U.S. opposes an operation in Rafah without proper civilian evacuations, reflecting tensions between supporting Israel and ensuring humanitarian standards.
• Critics argue the global community shows complicity in the conflict, with calls for full support for Israel to defeat Hamas and address broader regional security concerns.

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