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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. Intel Probed Allegations of Israel Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Caption: U.S. Intel Probed Allegations of Israel Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza. U.S. intelligence gathered late last year revealed that Israeli officials discussed sending Palestinians into Gaza tunnels believed to be rigged with explosives. Two former American officials said the information was analyzed inside the White House during the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration, raising serious concerns about potential violations of international law, which forbids using civilians as human shields. The Israel Defense Forces denied the allegations, stating that such actions are strictly prohibited and confirmed an internal investigation is underway. Reports of Hamas using civilians as shields have also circulated, though the group has denied them. The intelligence reportedly fueled debate in Washington over whether Israel's conduct could amount to war crimes — a finding that could have jeopardized U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. However, government lawyers ultimately concluded there wasn't enough evidence to prove Israel violated international law. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,U.S. intelligence,Israel,Palestinians,Human shields,Gaza tunnels,Explosives,Joe Biden administration,International law,Israel Defense Forces,Internal investigation,Hamas,War crimes debate,Washington,Military aid,Intelligence sharing,Insufficient evidence
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