U.S. State Department Finds IDF Units Responsible for Human Rights Violations

The U.S. State Department found five units of the Israel Defense Forces responsible for gross violations of human rights, with four units having remediated the issues. Discussions are ongoing with Israel regarding the remaining unit and the potential consequences under the Leahy Laws.

US Considers Sanctions Against IDF Battalion for Human Rights Abuses

The Biden administration is considering imposing sanctions against the IDF's Netzah Yehuda battalion for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank, marking the first time the US would take such action. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, strongly oppose the sanctions, arguing that the unit is crucial to Israel's defense and that they have independent courts to handle any violations. The potential sanctions are based on the Leahy Laws, which prohibit military assistance to individuals or units committing gross human rights violations.