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Classified US Report Reveals Hundreds of Possible Israeli Human Rights Violations

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A classified US report has uncovered numerous instances of possible Israeli human rights violations, including the killing of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza. According to the State Department watchdog, these actions could potentially break US law, prompting a review. However, officials note that this process would take years to complete. Meanwhile, the US government shutdown is set to impact various programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting 1 in 8 Americans who may face cuts or delays to food assistance.

Key Takeaways:

  • A classified US report listed hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations, including the killing of World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza.
  • The Israeli actions could potentially break US law, which bars security assistance to foreign military units credibly accused of human rights abuses.
  • The incidents in the report would take years to review, according to officials.
  • The US government shutdown is set to impact SNAP and Head Start programs, affecting 1 in 8 Americans who may face cuts or delays to food assistance.
  • The shutdown also comes as Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump's takeover, with thousands of empty seats at performances.
  • Senators and public health advocates are demanding that the White House prove last week's East Wing demolition did not expose workers and passersby to asbestos.

Statistics:

  • 1 in 8 Americans could see cuts or delays to food assistance due to the government shutdown.
  • The SNAP program will start losing funding tomorrow.
  • Thousands of empty seats at Kennedy Center performances, a Post analysis found.
  • 23,500 National Guard service members are being trained for civil unrest missions in US cities.
  • Concerns about crime in the US are falling, according to a new poll.

Sources:

  • Izin Akhabau and Jamie Ross, "Classified US report found hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations", exclusive leaks
  • Post analysis of Kennedy Center ticket sales
  • Government shutdown document, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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