*act as a restraint against Israel’s future misuse of U.S. supplied weapons;
*generate a much needed debate within Israel on the wisdom and legality of extra judicial killings and the use of disproportionate force;
*repair our nation’s standing in the broader region which has come to view this conflict as an "Israeli-U.S. war against the Palestinians" because of the role U.S. weapons play.
As you know, President Ronald Reagan twice used the Act to end Israel’s misuse of U.S. supplied weapons that were being used against Lebanon. The message was heard and lives were saved. Israel is once again using U.S. supplied weaponry in densely populated civilian areas. The U.S. has a legal and moral obligation to step forward and send a strong message. We believe that enforcement of the Arms Export Control Act is the right one.
Arab-American Institute
http://www.aaiusa.org
*generate a much needed debate within Israel on the wisdom and legality of extra judicial killings and the use of disproportionate force;
*repair our nation’s standing in the broader region which has come to view this conflict as an "Israeli-U.S. war against the Palestinians" because of the role U.S. weapons play.
As you know, President Ronald Reagan twice used the Act to end Israel’s misuse of U.S. supplied weapons that were being used against Lebanon. The message was heard and lives were saved. Israel is once again using U.S. supplied weaponry in densely populated civilian areas. The U.S. has a legal and moral obligation to step forward and send a strong message. We believe that enforcement of the Arms Export Control Act is the right one.
Arab-American Institute
http://www.aaiusa.org