US Condemns Israeli's Use of Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza

U.S. State Department has demanded that the Israeli military be held accountable for using Palestinian prisoners as human shields, calling the practice "horrific and unacceptable." The department condemned the use of Palestinian detainees as human shields by Israeli forces in Gaza.

The State Department also acknowledged that Israel has taken steps to facilitate the entry of aid into Gaza but emphasized the need to monitor the outcomes. Additionally, Washington reiterated that it does not want entire villages and civilian homes in Lebanon to be destroyed.

The State Department also acknowledged that Israel has taken steps to facilitate the entry of aid into Gaza but emphasized the need to monitor the outcomes. Additionally, Washington reiterated that it does not want entire villages and civilian homes in Lebanon to be destroyed.

Furthermore, Axios reported, citing American officials, that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has a post-war plan for Gaza that he plans to present after the U.S. elections in November. Axios added that there are concerns within the White House and State Department that Blinken's plan may marginalize the Palestinian Authority led by Mahmoud Abbas.

In other developments, the U.S. State Department announced new sanctions on three individuals and four companies accused of financing Hezbollah operations. According to a report by Cairo News, the department affirmed its continued commitment to disrupting Hezbollah's access to the global financial system.