# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXwTwxfiFfo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65012666-cgtneurope-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-30T11:53:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth was accused of sanctioning 'murder' and a 'war crime' as he appeared before lawmakers at the Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.⁣
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During his first committee appearance since the Iran war began, War Secretary Pete Hegseth was questioned on whether he stands by his March statement to show "no quarter, no mercy". ⁣
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Lawmakers noted that ordering no survivors constitutes a war crime and murder under the Geneva Conventions⁣
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Hegseth defended the stance, asserting the Department of War provides rules of engagement that allow warfighters to be as effective as possible to ensure victory. ⁣
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#hegseth #departmentofwar #DOW #DOD #democrat #republican #us #uspolitcs

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hegseth, dow, democrat, republican, dod, departmentofwar, uspolitcs, us

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