Biden Administration Must Clarify If Blinken Approved Bombing Aid Trucks in Gaza Dear Email, Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) urgently demands clarification from the U.S. State Department regarding recent reports implicating Secretary of State Antony Blinken in approving the Israeli military's targeting of humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza. If confirmed, these actions, which led to the deaths of civilians and humanitarian workers, would constitute war crimes under international law, and Blinken must be held accountable.  According to media reports, Blinken's personal approval during secret meetings in late 2023 set the groundwork for Israel's attacks on convoys delivering vital supplies to Gaza’s besieged population. This approval extended sweeping authority to bomb trucks under the guise that “Hamas may seize or destroy aid entering Gaza or otherwise prevent it from reaching the people who need it,” though no independent verification was provided. AJP Action calls for full transparency from the Biden administration and demands immediate clarification on the authenticity of these reports. The leaks coincide with mounting criticism of U.S. complicity in the war crimes perpetrated in Gaza, where over 1.9 million Palestinians face starvation under Israel's blockade, as highlighted by the United Nations and international organizations. Despite repeated warnings, the Biden administration continued to fund Israel’s military campaign. Blinken’s alleged role in these policies has facilitated what international bodies, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ), described as “an imminent risk of genocide” in Gaza. The continued targeting of humanitarian convoys has not only intensified the humanitarian disaster but also further emboldened Israel to perpetuate its blockade and systematic destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, deepening food insecurity for over 1.9 million residents. The U.S. government cannot claim neutrality while greenlighting such acts, if the reporting is true and accurate, Secretary Blinken must be held accountable and be forced to resign. AJP Action demands that the Biden administration provide an immediate explanation for Blinken’s involvement in these decisions. If these allegations are verified, AJP Action joins other human rights groups in calling for Secretary Blinken’s resignation and an investigation into the role of U.S. officials in exacerbating the crisis in Gaza. You can read more from the investigative report here. In solidarity,
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