Blinken report says it's impossible to verify Israel broke weapons law in Gaza
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Documented prior incidents show the civilian-harm risk attached to U.S.-origin munitions, while the administration continued the transfer pipeline without public incident-level assurance that future systems could not contribute to similar harm.
State Department report conclusion that available information did not permit definitive verificationAmerican Arms, Gaza Outcomes — Audit finding · Cited analysis
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The State Department's contemporaneous review said available information did not permit definitive verification that Israel had violated international law with U.S. weapons; the incident evidence predates Trump's 2025 sale notification and does not show those specific notified missiles were used.
State Department report conclusion that available information did not permit definitive verificationAmerican Arms, Gaza Outcomes — Counterevidence · Counterevidence