Dutch Supreme Court Mandates Review of Weapons Export Policies to Israel
The Netherlands Supreme Court has instructed the government to reassess its arms export policies to Israel. Though the court did not maintain a previous ban on F35 jet parts exports, it emphasized the need for government evaluation concerning international law compliance, granting six weeks for this reassessment.
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has directed the government to reassess its policies regarding weapons exports to Israel. This move comes amid ongoing debates about international law compliance.
While the court dismissed an earlier ban on exporting parts for F35 fighter jets, it underscored the importance of a government-led evaluation. The court emphasized the potential risks of these exports being used in violation of international law.
The Dutch government has been given a six-week period to conduct this review, during which the export of fighter jet parts will remain prohibited.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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