Specifically, given the allegations that personnel involved in the strikes acted outside the established rules of engagement, with one senior official reportedly giving the order to 'kill them all' (i.e., target survivors of the initial strike).
Will this issue result in formal consequences for those involved (especially focus on firings for wrongdoing)?
Could these investigations lead to high-profile dismissals, or are we seeing a more lenient approach to military accountability in such high-stakes operations?"
Context:
Allegations: Senior U.S. military personnel, including Pete Hegseth, are alleged to have given orders to target survivors after an initial strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat, a controversial tactic known as "double-tap strikes."
The legality and morality of these actions are under investigation, with concerns over whether international law was violated.
Political Pressure: Lawmakers have pushed for a formal investigation, citing possible war crimes, and are calling for a "vigorous oversight" of the U.S. military's operations against suspected drug boats.
This question to be resolved with multiple American major media reports: Reuters or similar.
Firings as a measure to address accountability, legal concerns, political pressure..
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