USA: Disciplinary measures not sufficient - awaiting criminal investigation into Omar Assad's death
The U.S. State Department has said it is not satisfied with the findings of the IDF's operational investigation into the U.S. citizen who was found dead after being arrested by soldiers in the territories, and the steps taken against several junior commanders in the Eternal Judea Battalion: "A disturbing incident.
We expect those responsible to give the verdict in full "
Lightning Ravid
01/02/2022
Tuesday, 01 February 2022, 22:12 Updated: 22:22
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In the video: Lapid refers to his meeting with a senior Palestinian official and says that everything was coordinated with the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister (Photo: Knesset Channel)
The US State Department announced tonight (Tuesday) that the United States is not satisfied with the findings of the IDF's operational investigation and the disciplinary measures taken against several junior commanders in the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, but expects a comprehensive criminal investigation into the death of US citizen Omar Assad. "We
expect
those responsible to give full justice and we look forward to receiving more information on the progress of the criminal investigation as soon as possible," said State Department spokesman Ned Price. This disturbing.
"The US State Department has no more important issue than maintaining the security of American citizens."
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