If you saw this take place where we shot at an alleged drug boat and there were two survivors, would you have taken the order to kill them. Frankly, I feel comfortable talking about this. I've been looking at the Venez this uh um developing situation where we're marching towards a war with Venezuela for for months.Uh this has been bubbling up for months. Uh it has been deeply disturbing that Hexath has uh and the president have authorized these strikes, these extrajudicial murders. I think these are war cri ...

Joining us, MS Now congressional reporter Michael Schnell, editor and chief of foreign policy and host of FP Live, Ravi Agarwal, and retired fourstar general and MS Now military analyst, General Barry McCaffrey. Interesting to see um so many Republican lawmakers today, Michael, saying that they're concerned and they need more more answers out of the Pentagon. >> Yeah, Katie.And notably, it's the bipartisan lawmakers, including those Republicans from a pair of key committees, both the House Armed Services Co ...

Allegations of War Crimes - Allegations of a potential war crime are under investigation, stemming from a second strike on a ship already disabled, potentially violating the Geneva Conventions and US law [2][5] - Bipartisan outrage and vows for investigations on Capitol Hill highlight the seriousness of the allegations, with concerns raised about potential illegality and war crimes [2] - The legality of the initial strikes is questioned, with concerns about the evidence, legal basis, and ethical justification for carrying them out [3][6] Geneva Convention Implications - Article 3 of the Geneva Convention prohibits attacking someone "out of combat," which includes injured soldiers or ships already hit, as they no longer pose a threat [4] - A second strike on a disabled ship carrying 11 people, as reported by the Washington Post, could constitute a war crime under the Geneva Conventions and US law if confirmed [5] Administration's Stance - The administration asserts the legality of the strikes, particularly those targeting alleged narco-traffickers posing an imminent threat [6] - There are conflicting accounts regarding the second strike, with Pete denying ordering the death of the individuals involved [1][2]

Last night I saw the president say, "Oh, Pete told me it was okay that he didn't conduct a second strike." Well, that's easily disprovable because if there were any weapons used against these boats, they were filmed. They have to be filmed because it's a laser paint of the ship. We had the first part of the film.Was there a second part where we can see exactly what happened. There's pretty clear evidence in all this. >> There's a very good point.Again, Pete Hegith, Republicans bragging about the kill strike ...

Allegations and Denials - A Washington Post report alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of everyone on board a suspected drug boat, including those clinging to wreckage [1] - Hegseth denies the report, and President Trump expresses his belief in Hegseth's denial [2] Congressional Concerns and Investigations - Some members of Congress express concern that the alleged actions could be a war crime and are calling for bipartisan investigations [2][4] - Lawmakers are concerned about the legality of the strikes and the legal justifications provided by the administration [6] Potential Legal and Ethical Violations - Concerns raised about a potential "double tap" strike, which could violate the Geneva Convention [7] - Striking against someone wounded and clinging to debris is considered a war crime under the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the UN charter [12] - The situation raises concerns about senior civilian leaders potentially urging actions that violate the law of armed conflict [9] Impact on Service Members - The situation places service members in a difficult position, caught between their legal obligations, moral conscience, and the pressure of civilian authority [10] Evidence and Testimony - Film of both the original and secondary strikes should exist [8] - Key individuals who could testify include Secretary Hegseth, members of the Special Operations Command involved, and Admiral Holy [9]

Allegations of War Crimes - The report focuses on allegations that the Trump administration ordered and executed a second strike on survivors of an initial attack on a boat suspected of smuggling drugs, potentially constituting a war crime [1][2][3][5] - Legal experts, including former JAGs and the former head of the Office of Legal Counsel, suggest the actions, if accurate, violate international law and the Department of Defense's own manual, specifically regarding the treatment of shipwrecked individuals [11][14][15] - The alleged orders to "kill everybody" and the subsequent strike on survivors are considered by some to be a violation of the law of war, potentially leading to charges of murder or war crimes [2][3][11][13] Congressional and Public Reaction - Lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties are demanding answers and conducting oversight into the US military operation in the Caribbean [1][6][7][9] - Key figures on the Senate and House Armed Services Committees have vowed to investigate the allegations, highlighting the bipartisan concern over the reported events [6][7][9] - The report mentions that if the reporting is accurate, the actions taken are in violation of the Department of Defense's own manual, which prohibits the killing of shipwrecked enemies and constitutes a war crime [15] Context and Potential Misidentification - There are claims that Coast Guard interdictions of suspected drug running boats are incorrect at least 25% of the time [21] - The report raises the possibility that individuals on the boat may have been coerced into participating by drug cartels, suggesting they may not have been willing combatants [22] - A conservative commentator argues that attacking suspected drug boats is lawless and that individuals on board are not necessarily enemy combatants, even if they are criminals [17][18]

Joining us now, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, Democratic Congressman Adam Smith of Washington. >> Uh, thank you so much for being with us, Congressman. It's good to see you again.You know, one of the things that striking about the Washington Post article is how the head of the Armed Services Committee in the House and the head of the Armed Services Committee and the Senate, both Republicans, uh, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their Democratic ranking members on this. Can you expl ...

A new demand for answers on US boat strikes off Venezuela and whether American actions could constitute a war crime. >> We're going to have an investigation. We're going to we're going to have a public hearing. We're going to put these folks under oath. >> Under scrutiny is the September 2nd attack. The Pentagon conducted a second strike on a boat they allege carried illegal drugs because the first hit had failed to kill all crew members. A US official and a source familiar with the actions tell NBC News. T ...

A new demand for answers on US boat strikes off Venezuela and whether American actions could constitute a war crime. >> We're going to have an investigation. We're going to we're going to have a public hearing. We're going to put these folks under oath.>> Under scrutiny is the September 2nd attack. The Pentagon conducted a second strike on a boat they allege carried illegal drugs because the first hit had failed to kill all crew members. A US official and a source familiar with the actions tell NBC News.The ...

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