Dutch Lawyers Fight to Stop Export of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel

Human rights lawyers in the Netherlands have filed a civil case seeking to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, alleging that the Netherlands is complicit in possible war crimes committed by Israel in its conflict with Hamas. The lawyers are requesting an injunction to ban the exports, citing concerns about the potential for serious breaches of international law. The Dutch government argues that Israel has the right to self-defense and that the risk of serious breaches through the use of F-35s cannot be established at the moment. A ruling is expected within two weeks.