Five days after the Israel Defense Forces issued an urgent evacuation warning to millions of civilians in northern Gaza ahead of a possible ground incursion, Israel-based Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) reiterated the message Wednesday morning.
Col. Elad Goren, head of the civil department at COGAT, said in a video on X, formerly Twitter, that the evacuation measure is to protect the innocent, whom he encouraged to move to the south of the Wadi Gaza in the open areas of western Khan Younis.
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Weapons sent to Israel in support of its counteroffensive against Hamas terrorists were sent without any preconditions, the Pentagon said during a briefing Tuesday.
When asked if there is any concern the U.S. could be involved in possible war crimes committed against civilians because of the weapons sent to the region, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said democracies are expected to uphold the law of war.
“From the beginning, what we have said is that governments like us, or democracies, is what separates ourselves from Hamas. We certainly expect Israel, as with any ally or partner, to uphold the law of war,” Singh said. Israel Defense Forces issued
The weapons and military equipment received by Israel were not disclosed.
She pointed out the disparity in the conditions attached to weapons shipments to Israel and Ukraine. The weapons sent to Ukraine come with specific conditions related to the country’s conflict with Russia. Ukrainian officials are obligated to report to the U.S. government where these weapons are used, maintain a record of their use, and specify their targets.
When asked whether the U.S. has more trust in Israel than in Ukraine, Singh emphasized the distinct nature of the conflicts each country is involved in. She commended the responsible use of dual-purpose improved conventional munitions by Ukraine and their diligence in tracking their deployment on the battlefield. This distinction reflects the different contexts and strategies in both conflicts.