Confidential intelligence obtained last year reportedly indicated serious concerns within Israel’s military over the legality of its operations in Gaza, including the use of weapons supplied by the United States. According to former U.S. officials, some legal advisers had flagged actions that could be interpreted as war crimes, raising internal alarm that contrasted sharply with the official narrative defending these military campaigns.

The revelations, which remained largely undisclosed until late in the previous U.S. administration, were among the most alarming reports reviewed by senior policymakers. Concerns centred on whether civilians and humanitarian workers were being deliberately targeted, an allegation that, if proven, would constitute grave violations of international law. This intelligence, experts say, underscores a troubling dissonance between public statements and internal assessments within the Israeli military.

Legal proceedings on the international stage have intensified, with the International Court of Justice investigating claims of genocide and war crimes in Gaza. Arrest warrants were also issued by the International Criminal Court for senior Israeli officials, highlighting the growing scrutiny of military operations in the region. These developments have drawn widespread attention to the humanitarian toll on the population, raising urgent questions about accountability and the protection of civilians under international law.