Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the U.S. has not seen evidence of genocide by Israel in Gaza during its military operations against Hamas. The Secretary also called Hamas' attack on Israel a war crime.
Key Points
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated no evidence of genocide by Israel in Gaza
Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7 termed as a war crime
Doubt expressed over Hamas stopping aggression even if Israel laid down arms
Pros
Defense Secretary provides clarification on the situation in Gaza
Media coverage and updates on the ongoing conflict
Cons
Lack of concrete evidence presented during the Senate hearing