Netherlands Dispatch: Proposed Dutch Embargo on Israel Raises Concerns over Conditional Human Rights Framework

Netherlands dispatch: proposed Dutch embargo on Israel raises concerns over conditional human rights framework

Earlier this month, Dutch Member of Parliament Kati Piri (GroenLinks–PvdA) introduced a parliamentary motion calling for a complete arms embargo on Israel, including a suspension of defense-related exports such as those contributing to the Iron Dome system. Although the motion was ultimately rejected by the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer), its contents and rationale have reignited legal and normative debate within Dutch and Europea…

Human rights checks on arms firms to be tightened but critics express concern

Human rights checks on firms seeking grants will be tightened following criticism those supplying states accused of war crimes received taxpayers’ money.

Law Non-Profit Calls for Australian Arms Embargo on Israel

Australia should impose an arms embargo on Israel along with other sanctions in response to human rights violations committed by the Israeli government and some Israeli citizens against Palestinians in the West Bank, the Australian Center for International Justice said. ...