Has the US committed war crimes in Venezuela?

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U.S. lawmakers investigate Pentagon actions after reports of strikes on Venezuelan drug boats, including a second attack targeting survivors, which may constitute a war crime. The Washington Post alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all individuals killed, with a follow-up strike on survivors. Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have launched formal investigations, though Hegseth denies the allegations.

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Congress questions U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats off South America
Report alleges Pentagon ordered all survivors killed in boat strike 1m 26s
Lawmakers from both parties vow to investigate possible war crime 1m 53s
Defense Secretary Hegseth denies allegations, calls story fabricated 2m 1s
House and Senate Armed Services Committees launch investigations 2m 30s

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Pentagon 'may have' committed war crime amid questions over drug boats

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Pentagon 'may have' committed war crime amid questions over drug boats

A Washington Post report has led lawmakers to question whether the Pentagon has committed a war crime related to these strikes.

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3 days ago

Pentagon 'may have' committed war crime amid questions over drug boats

After two survivors remained, the special operations commander reportedly ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth's instructions, resulting in the deaths of the two men in the water.

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Pentagon 'may have' committed war crime amid questions over drug boats

Lawmakers from both parties are vowing to investigate, with some stating that if the article is accurate, it constitutes a violation of the law of war.

Has the US committed war crimes in Venezuela?

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