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"Biden's New Policy: Demands for International Law Compliance in Foreign Military Aid"

US President Joe Biden has issued a memorandum requiring countries receiving American weapons to provide written assurances that they are abiding by international law and delivering humanitarian aid to civilian populations. This move comes after concerns were raised about Israel's military campaign in Gaza. All 100 countries receiving US weapons must sign the assurances in the next 180 days, with those involved in active conflicts having just 45 days to reply. The memorandum states that if issues arise, remediation plans must be put in place, which could include suspending further transfers of defense articles.