"You said, 'We will give them no quarter, no mercy.' An order for no quarter, or no survivors, is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. You understand, that's murder. Do you stand by that statement?"
"The Department of War fights to win. And we ensure that our warfighters have the rules of engagement necessary to be as effective militarily as possible."
"For insinuating that the laws that we gave them are unlawful, Hegseth said, smirking."
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was questioned by Rep. Seth Moulton regarding his statement advocating for 'no quarter' in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Moulton highlighted that such an order constitutes a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. Legal experts have noted that Hegseth's comments could expose him to criminal liability. Hegseth defended his stance by emphasizing the military's need for effective rules of engagement and reiterated his support for 'maximum violence' in warfare, despite the legal implications.
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