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[–] [email protected] 25 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (9 children)

Isn't it illegal, by their own laws, for many of these countries mentioned to sell Israel military equipment, supplies, and ammunition due to the recent ICJ ruling? Not even international law, but their own civil laws. Which should open weapons manufacturers and their governments up to civil lawsuits. I know South African lawyers plan to file such lawsuits against the USA and UK.

The pressure must be kept up against Israel. Not a moment of relief. Genocide cannot be tolerated.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Not even international law, but their own civil laws.

Speaking for germany I'm unsure as to what you're getting at here on a judicial level. Any arms sale has to be approved by the parliament, as such I don't see much hope for a civil law suit here.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Wouldn't Germany selling weapons be in direct violation of this

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/krwaffkontrg/__6.html

Admittedly I'm using Google translate and my very limited knowledge of German here, but wouldn't Germany continuing to sell weapons to Israel be in violation of points 2.1, 3.1 and 3.2?

2.1

Approval may be refused in particular if... There is reason to believe that granting it would run counter to the Federal Republic's interest in maintaining good relations with other countries.

3.1

Approval is to be refused if...There is a risk that the weapons of war will be used in an act that disturbs the peace, especially in a war of aggression.

3.1 This is really interesting because it uses the word risk and not confirmed. Thus even the preliminary ruling of the ICJ should be enough to constitute risk here.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Doesn't matter, judiically. The german parliament approves it, therefore it's fine.

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