Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon
Summary
Twelve US Senate Democrats sent a letter to the head of the US Central Command questioning the US military's role in Israel's large-scale displacement of people in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran. They expressed concern that these actions may break international laws about humane warfare and asked if US forces had supported or shared intelligence for these operations.Key Facts
- Twelve Democratic senators wrote to Brad Cooper, leader of US Central Command (CENTCOM).
- They questioned the US military’s involvement in setting up "evacuation zones" in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran.
- The senators said mass displacement and destruction of homes may violate international law on warfare.
- They asked if US forces provided help like refueling, intelligence, or other support to Israel’s military actions.
- The letter pointed out that evacuation orders should not excuse targeting civilians or civilian areas.
- Some signers were progressives like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren; also centrist Chris Coons signed.
- Israel has been demolishing towns in southern Lebanon and Gaza as part of its military strategy.
- Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a War Powers resolution to end US involvement in Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
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