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Lawmakers Warn of War Crimes in Gaza Operations

8/1/2025

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Four Democratic lawmakers raised alarms about U.S. security firms hiring military veterans for operations in Gaza, fearing potential war crime implications. They condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for employing armed contractors and neglecting to warn staff about legal dangers. Meanwhile, chaos reigns at aid distribution sites, with tragic fatalities occurring under Israeli fire.

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Four Democratic lawmakers raised alarms about U.S. security firms hiring military veterans for operations in Gaza, fearing potential war crime implications. They condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for employing armed contractors and neglecting to warn staff about legal dangers. Meanwhile, chaos reigns at aid distribution sites, with tragic fatalities occurring under Israeli fire.