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WhoWhatWhyMar 17, 2026National News

Pete Hegseth’s ‘No Quarter’ War-Crime Directive

Secretary Hegseth is criticized for using the phrase "no quarter" in a Pentagon briefing, which is prohibited under the law of war.

Pete Hegseth’s ‘No Quarter’ War-Crime Directive
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for using the phrase "no quarter" in an official Pentagon briefing, a term defined as a war crime under international law. The incident raises questions about his fitness for office and adherence to the law of war.

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