Dutch court rejects lawsuit by NGOs against arms sales to Israel, upholding government's policy.

A Dutch court rejected a lawsuit from 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs seeking to halt arms sales to Israel, stating that the Dutch government's existing checks comply with international law. The plaintiffs argued that continued arms sales violated the 1948 Genocide Convention, but the court ruled that it is not its role to dictate government policy. The NGOs plan to appeal. This comes amid ongoing violence in Gaza, where recent Israeli airstrikes have caused civilian casualties.

December 13, 2024
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