The letter, organized by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, or JINSA, was released on the third anniversary of Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Its signatories include generals, admirals and military lawyers, including former commanders of U.S. armed forces in combat.
“Civilian deaths occurring during combat, however tragic, are insufficient, by themselves, to support a finding of genocidal intent,” the letter states, arguing that military conduct must be assessed under established laws and standards governing armed conflict.
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