The United States, which has the world’s largest stockpile of these weapons, has not signed the treaty, arguing that a ban on the weapons would hurt humanitarian work by discouraging cooperation between countries that have and have not signed. The U.S. policy, adopted in June 2008, is designed to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure following a conflict, while allowing for the retention of what is considered to be “a legitimate and useful weapon.” (Id.; Memorandum, U.S. Secretary of Defense, DoD Policy on Cluster Munitions and Unintended Harm to Civilians
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Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Jerusalem
The U.S. also objects to other Israeli practices in Jerusalem related to housing, including the continuing pattern of evictions and demolitions of Palestinian homes. Our position is clear: the status of Jerusalem is a permanent status issue that must be resolved through negotiations between the parties.
US Congress Unequivocally Supports Terror in GAZA
Israeli forces last January during Operation Cast Lead. Israeli forces bombed Government buildings, houses, UN schools and hospitals in the 22-day assault by air, land and sea on the Gaza Strip, killing over 1,400 Palestinians.
Justice for Gaza
“Now is the time for action,” Justice Goldstone told the Human Rights Council, “A culture of impunity in the region has existed for too long. The lack of accountability for war crimes and possible crimes against humanity has reached a crisis point; the ongoing lack of justice is undermining any hope for a successful peace process and reinforcing an environment that fosters violence. Time and again, experience has taught us that overlooking justice only leads to increased conflict and violence.”
The Mission was appointed by the President of the Human Rights Council in April
Rape of 14 Year Old & Murder of her Family
Steven D. Green, 24, was convicted by a federal jury in Louisville, Ky., on all charged counts, including premeditated murder, aggravated sexual abuse, felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated sexual abuse, use of firearms during the commission of violent crimes, and obstruction of justice. The jury that convicted Green said it was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the defendant should be sentenced to death.
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