U.S. Clears Israeli Defense Unit of Human Rights Violations: Aid Resumed

The United States has determined that allegations of human rights violations by the Israeli Defense Force's Netzah Yehuda battalion have been 'effectively remediated.' New information from Israel led to the decision, allowing the unit to continue receiving U.S. security assistance. Earlier, Washington was poised to cut aid following the death of a Palestinian-American man.

The United States has concluded that alleged human rights violations by an Israeli Defense Force unit have been 'effectively remediated,' following a review of new information provided by Israel, according to the State Department's announcement on Friday.

The determination allows the involved unit, the Netzah Yehuda battalion, to continue receiving U.S. security assistance, spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed via email. Earlier, the U.S. had urged a criminal investigation after battalion soldiers were accused of involvement in the death of a 78-year-old Palestinian-American man.

Prior to receiving new information in April, the U.S. was reportedly set to designate the unit under a law that bars military aid to parties committing gross human rights violations.

(With inputs from agencies.)