The move comes after the US president said Israel's response in Gaza has been "over the top".

US President Joe Biden has said that countries receiving American weapons must adhere to international law in a memorandum issued on Thursday night.

The executive order requires foreign governments receiving military aid to provide written assurances that they are abiding by the laws of war.

The move comes after the president admitted Israel had gone “over the top” in its response in Gaza.

Israel is the largest recipient of US military financing.

In the memorandum, President Biden said that “credible and reliable written assurances” must be provided to the US by foreign governments that receive American weapons to ensure they are used in accordance with international law.

As part of this, foreign governments must also provide assurances that US humanitarian aid is being delivered to civilian populations caught in a conflict.

  • FiskFisk33
    15·
    9 months ago

    I’m confused as to what you are confused about.

    You mean to tell me the US Government is selling arms to over half the countries on Earth?

    …yes?

    • girlfreddy@lemmy.caOP
      5·
      9 months ago

      Sales of U.S. military equipment to foreign governments in 2023 rose 16% to a record $238 billion, the U.S. State Department said on Monday, as countries sought to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine and prepare for major conflicts. Source