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Turkish President Erdogan visits the White House for talks with President Trump focusing on defense, trade, and regional issues, including the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey amid ongoing tensions over sanctions and military cooperation.
The US denies plans for regime change in Venezuela while increasing military presence, including deploying stealth fighter jets and conducting operations against drug cartels, amid tensions with Maduro who calls for respect for sovereignty.
A Dutch appeals court has ordered the Netherlands to halt shipments of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel due to concerns that they might be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law in the ongoing conflict with Gaza. The court's decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by humanitarian groups, and the Dutch government plans to appeal. This ruling follows Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and coincides with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's visit to Israel to discuss the conflict.
A Dutch court has ordered the government to halt the delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of the parts being used in serious violations of international humanitarian law. Human rights organizations had appealed against the government's decision to supply the parts, accusing it of complicity in alleged war crimes committed by Israel during its war in Gaza. The court's decision comes after a lower court had dismissed the case, stating that the government has freedom in deciding on arms exports. Israel has denied allegations of war crimes, but the International Court of Justice has called on it to guard against activities in Gaza that could constitute genocide.
A Dutch court has dismissed a case brought by human rights organizations against the delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, ruling that it is primarily a political decision that judges should not interfere with. The court argued that the considerations made by the government are of a political and policy nature. Human rights organizations argued that the exportation of these parts makes the Netherlands complicit in the war in Gaza, but the government claimed that there is no evidence of serious violations of humanitarian law.
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 argue that the delivery of these parts could contribute to serious breaches of international law. The Dutch government, however, argues that Israel has the right to self-defense and that there is no clear risk of serious breaches at the moment. A ruling is expected within two weeks.
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.
Israel has announced plans to purchase 25 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, increasing its fleet by 50%. The $3 billion deal, set to be finalized in the coming months, will be financed through American military aid to Israel. Israel is the only country in the Middle East to fly the advanced F-35 jets, and the purchase highlights the deepening partnership between the two countries. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel using F-35 jets in the past to shoot down Iranian drones and threatening long-range strikes on Iranian nuclear targets.
Israel has announced plans to purchase an additional 25 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, increasing its fleet by 50%. The $3 billion deal, set to be finalized in the coming months, will be financed through American military aid to Israel. The purchase highlights the deepening defense partnership between the two countries, with Israeli companies expected to be involved in the production process. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel using F-35 jets in the past to shoot down Iranian drones and threatening long-range strikes on Iranian nuclear targets.
Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the Wagner private army, has sarcastically asked POLITICO for help in obtaining Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-made sniper rifles, machine guns, and grenade launchers. Prigozhin's statement appeared to be a joke, but he has previously unleashed furious tirades at Russia's top military brass over problems supplying his forces. POLITICO reached out to Prigozhin as part of an investigation which found evidence that the maker of the Russian Orsis T-5000 rifle used by his men had acquired ammunition from an American company.