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Defense chief Austin tells senators no evidence Israel committing genocide in Gaza
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3:20Now PlayingDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin was adamant Tuesday that “we don’t have any evidence” Israel is committing genocide of Palestinians as part of its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip — but warned that the Jewish state must provide “meaningful” aid to civilians in the coastal enclave.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) elicited the response from Austin after the Pentagon chief’s appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee was interrupted repeatedly by protesters accusing Israel of genocide.
“Senator Cotton, we don’t have any evidence of genocide,” Austin said.
Cotton then gave Austin the chance to respond to accusations from the demonstrators who charged the US with aiding the systematic destruction of Palestinians.
“We committed to help assist Israel in defending its territory and its people by providing security assistance,” Austin said. “And I would remind everybody that what happened on October 7 was absolutely horrible. Numbers of Israeli citizens were killed, and a couple hundred were taken hostage.”
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