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US has seen no evidence that Israel has committed genocide, Austin says

The US Defence Secretary denies claims of genocide in Gaza by Israel during a Senate Armed Services Committee testimony.
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren suggested Israel should be found guilty of genocide, but Austin refuted with lack of evidence.
Austin's statements came during discussions on President Biden's budget request before the US Senate Armed Services Committee.

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The Guardian

US defence secretary says 'no evidence' of Gaza genocide after protests inside Senate – video

The US defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, has told the Senate the government has seen 'no evidence' that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. Austin addressed a Senate armed services committee during a budget hearing and was interrupted several times by protesters calling for the US to stop funding Israel's war in Gaza. The UK also confirmed in meetings with US counterparts that there would be no changes to arms exports to Israel, although it w…

26 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

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26 days ago·United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

US has no evidence of unfolding genocide in Gaza: Pentagon

Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies.

26 days ago·New Delhi, India

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New York Post

Defense chief Austin tells senators he has no evidence Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was adamant Tuesday that there is "no evidence" that Israel is committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip.

26 days ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Pentagon chief: No evidence Israel has committed genocide

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said there is no evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza amid the war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Austin, speaking during a Senate Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill, denied that Israel is committing a genocide after protesters interrupted the committee and called for the U.S.…

26 days ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Protesters disrupt Lloyd Austin testimony as secretary denies genocide in Gaza - Washington Examiner

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s opening remarks to lawmakers on Tuesday morning were repeatedly interrupted by protesters demanding the United States end its support for Israel. The secretary’s initial statement in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee was interrupted by protesters who urged the U.S. to stop providing military support to Israel. The protesters, who were escorted out of the hearing room after the interruption, accused the…

26 days ago·Washington, United States

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