Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

This bill aims to prohibit United States assistance to the Government of Israel from being used to support specific actions that violate international law. It establishes a policy against U.S. funds facilitating the military detention of Palestinian children , the seizure or destruction of Palestinian property , or the forcible transfer of civilians in the occupied West Bank. The legislation also explicitly forbids the use of U.S. aid to support activities that facilitate unilateral annexation by Israel of territory in the occupied West Bank . Prohibited practices concerning Palestinian children include torture, cruel treatment, incommunicado detention, and denial of access to legal counsel during interrogations, ensuring U.S. assistance aligns with human rights standards. To ensure compliance, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State annually certify to Congress that no U.S. funds have been used for these prohibited activities. If funds were used, a detailed report must be submitted. Additionally, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 would be amended to require enhanced reporting on the detention of Palestinian children, property destruction, and Israeli settlement activities. Finally, the Comptroller General is directed to submit an annual report identifying programs funded by offshore procurement in Israel and assessing compliance. This report will also analyze the effects of offshore procurements on Israel's economy, including any direct or indirect support for illegal Israeli settlement activity.