Dutch Court Hears Case to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Over Alleged Gaza Genocide

Pro-Palestinian groups argue the Netherlands is violating international law by supplying weapons to Israel, as ICC issues war crime arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others.

• Ten pro-Palestinian NGOs have filed a lawsuit in The Hague, urging the Dutch government to stop arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements in occupied territories.
• The groups claim the Netherlands is failing its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention to prevent genocide, citing high civilian casualties in Gaza and the West Bank.
• The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp confirmed the Netherlands' commitment to cooperating with the ICC and stated that Netanyahu would be arrested if he enters Dutch territory.
• The court's decision, expected on December 13, could lead to a ban on Dutch arms exports to Israel, building on a previous case that halted the export of F-35 fighter jet parts earlier this year.

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