"Dutch Court Halts Export of F-35 Parts to Israel Over Gaza Conflict"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Dutch Court Halts Export of F-35 Parts to Israel Over Gaza Conflict"
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A Dutch appeals court has ordered the government to stop exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel within seven days, citing a clear risk of violations of international law due to Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip. The decision came as Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte traveled to Israel for discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh. Human rights organizations brought the civil suit, arguing that the exports make the Netherlands complicit in possible war crimes being committed by Israel. Other countries, including the UK and the US, are also considering restricting weapons sales to Israel amidst ongoing conflict.

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