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Palestinians sue the U.S. State Department for supporting the Israeli army

Palestinians sue the U.S. State Department for supporting the Israeli army

By م.زهير الشاعر

Published: December 18, 2024

In an unprecedented legal move, a group of Palestinians has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department due to its ongoing support for the Israeli army and the military aid that the army uses in military operations against Palestinians. The lawsuit is based on accusing the U.S. government of complicity in human rights violations by providing military and financial support to Israel, contributing to the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The legal details of the lawsuit

The Palestinians filed this lawsuit in a U.S. court, accusing the U.S. government of supplying the Israeli army with weapons and equipment, part of which is used in attacks against Palestinian civilians. The plaintiffs pointed out that U.S. support for the Israeli occupation army increases the daily suffering of Palestinians in the occupied territories, leading to property destruction and displacing thousands of families.

The plaintiffs' lawyers clarified that U.S. support for Israel contradicts international laws prohibiting military assistance to forces involved in serious human rights violations. They asserted that the U.S. government bears direct responsibility for these violations through its ongoing funding of the Israeli army.

U.S. government response

For its part, the U.S. State Department has not yet issued an official comment on this case. However, the U.S. government has previously confirmed its steadfast support for Israel, stating Israel's right to defend itself against any security threats. Moreover, U.S. military support for Israel remains one of the contentious issues in relations between the United States and the Arab world.

The potential impact of the case

This lawsuit could have significant implications for the future of U.S. support for Israel, especially if the plaintiffs manage to present strong evidence of U.S. government involvement in funding human rights violations. This case may open the door to further lawsuits against governments that provide military support to Israel.

As the legal battle continues in U.S. courts, Palestinians remain hopeful that this case will lead to increased international pressure on Israel to reconsider its policies towards Palestinians and end the occupation.

Conclusion

The lawsuit filed by Palestinians against the U.S. State Department represents an important step in their pursuit of justice and pressing foreign governments to stop supporting Israel. While this case seeks to challenge U.S. policies in the Middle East, the issue of Palestinian rights in the occupied territories remains a central issue requiring global attention.

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