Dutch court order stops F-35 delivery deal to Israel

Published February 12th, 2024 - 09:31 GMT
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A Royal Norwegian Air Force's F-35 jet takes off from Orland Air Base during the The Arctic Fighter Meet exercises occurring from August 21 to 25 in Brekstad, located west of Trondheim, Norway, on August 23, 2023. Norwegian F-35, Swedish JAS Gripen and Finnish F-18 participate in the Arctic Fighter Meet exercise, part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

ALBAWABA - A court order has been issued by a Dutch court on Monday saying that the Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

A human rights group submitted an appeal before the Dutch court calling for halting the deal where the Netherlands will be delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets, as it is believed that these fighter jets will be used by Israel to brutally bomb civilians in the Gaza Strip. 

The groups had argued that supplying the parts contributed to alleged violations of international law by Israel in its war with Hamas.

Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel

Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.

Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.

In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

The latest statistics by the Ministry of Health in Gaza revealed that the death toll from Israeli brutal pounding on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has soared to 28,340 people, with more than 67,784 injuries.

Since then, approximately 85% of Gazans have been displaced, all of whom are suffering from severe food insecurity, and the healthcare system has collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of people lack shelter, and aid trucks are entering the area at a lower rate than before the conflict began.

 

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