The secretary of state told Congress that Israel had adequately punished a soldier who got community service for killing an unarmed Palestinian.

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Blinken Says Israeli Units Accused of Serious Violations Have Done Enough to Avoid Sanctions. Experts and Insiders Disagree. <[link removed]> The secretary of state told Congress that Israel had adequately punished a soldier who got community service for killing an unarmed Palestinian. Government officials call it a “mockery” and inconsistent with the law. by Brett Murphy

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