Coverage dated April 8, 2024

Lloyd Austin Says U.S. Has No Evidence Israel Is Committing Genocide In Gaza

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. has “committed to helping assist Israel in defending its territory and its people by providing security assistance.”

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Forbes
Lloyd Austin Says U.S. Has No Evidence Israel Is Committing Genocide In Gaza (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. has “committed to helping assist Israel in defending its territory and its people by providing security assistance.”
Voice of America
US defense chief denies genocide committed in Gaza (opens Voice of America)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells lawmakers there’s no evidence of genocide but Israel must do more to protect civilians
Washington Examiner
Protesters disrupt Lloyd Austin testimony as secretary denies genocide in Gaza (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's opening remarks to lawmakers were repeatedly interrupted by protesters demanding the United States end its support for Israel.
Fox News
Austin says no evidence that Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza Strip war against Hamas (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said Israel was not committing genocide, which pro-Palestinian protesters have claimed since Oct. 7.
Hot Air
BREAKING: Austin Rejects Accusation Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 8, 2024
New York Post
Defense chief Austin tells senators ‘no evidence’ Israel committing genocide in Gaza (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was adamant Tuesday that there is "no evidence" that Israel is committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Al-Monitor
US defense chief: 'We don't have any evidence' Israel is committing genocide in Gaza (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Lloyd Austin's statement came just weeks after the State Department said it had found no evidence of the Israeli military violating the law of war in Gaza, despite extensive allegations to the contrary by UN officials and international aid groups.