US Officials Navigate Delicate Terrain Regarding Israel's Actions in Gaza

Vice President Kamala Harris has called on Israel to do more to protect civilian life in its military response to the recent attacks in Gaza, stating that international humanitarian law must be respected. The question of whether Israel is violating international laws of war and armed conflict is a hotly debated one, with some experts arguing that Israel's continued bombing of civilian areas is a clear violation. Israel maintains that it is abiding by the rules of armed conflict and that its actions are in response to Hamas using civilians as human shields. The determination of whether war crimes have been committed could have significant implications for the billions of dollars in aid and weapons that the US provides to Israel each year.