The State Department, Weapons Deals, and Israeli Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid
On this episode of American Prestige, Brett Murphy on the US government’s continuing to arm Israel despite knowledge of Israel blocking aid to Gaza.
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The State Department, Weapons Deals, and Israeli Obstructions of Humanitarian Aid w/ Brett Murphy | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Derek speaks with ProPublica's Brett Murphy about recent revelations about the US government continuing to arm Israel despite the State Department's knowledge of Israel preventing humanitarian aid getting into Gaza. They delve into the laws regarding arming countries engaging in such policies, Antony Blinken's denial of knowing Israel's humanitarian aid obstruction in Gaza, America's rationale for an unconditional flow of arms, and more.
Brett's pieces on the matter:
- Israel Deliberately Blocked Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Two Government Bodies Concluded. Antony Blinken Rejected Them.
- Inside the State Department’s Weapons Pipeline to Israel
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A wounded Gazan civilian is rescued by other civilians after the IDF bombed a residential building in the town of Beit Lahia.
(Ramez Habboub / Abaca / Sipa USA via AP)On this episode of American Prestige, we’re joined by ProPublica’s Brett Murphy to discuss recent revelations about the US government’s continuing to arm Israel despite the State Department’s knowledge of Israel preventing humanitarian aid getting into Gaza. We delve into the laws regarding arming countries engaging in such policies, Antony Blinken’s denial of knowing Israel’s humanitarian aid obstruction in Gaza, America’s rationale for an unconditional flow of arms, and more.
Brett’s pieces on the matter:
- Inside the State Department’s Weapons Pipeline to Israel
- Israel Deliberately Blocked Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Two Government Bodies Concluded. Antony Blinken Rejected Them.
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