“Support for Israel” lawsuit against the Netherlands

In the written statement of the international non-governmental organization Oxfam Novib it is stated that a lawsuit will be filed against the Dutch State due to the attitude of the Netherlands towards the war in Gaza and especially its support of military equipment to Israel.

The statement noted that “the call made by human rights organizations to the Dutch government to condemn the Israeli attacks in Gaza, which caused the death of more than 12 thousand Palestinians, most of them women and children, went unanswered.” .

The statement states that the Netherlands refused to take a stance against Israel’s open violation of the laws of war, and that institutions such as Oxfam Novib, Amnesty International, PAX and The Rights Forum would jointly file a lawsuit against the government. .

“NETHERLANDS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE”

In the statement, it was noted that despite a warning from diplomatic sources that providing military aid to Israel could hold the Netherlands responsible for Israel’s violations, the Dutch government continued to supply parts to Israel for F-35 fighter jets. .

Reports submitted by the Dutch embassy in Tel Aviv to the Dutch government stated that warnings that Israel could lead to “serious violations of international humanitarian law” were reflected in the press and that the government nevertheless acted against its own arms export policy and international agreements against Israel. It was highlighted that the company decided to continue with the supply of military equipment and spare parts.

“THE BOMBS ARE LAUNCHED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE NETHERLANDS”

In the statement, Oxfam Novib director Michiel Servaes stated; “As aid agencies, we have called on the government on several occasions to support our humanitarian workers and end the violence in Gaza. Although they want to deliver aid to the civilian population (in Gaza), the rain of bombs makes it impossible. It is incredible that these bombs were dropped with the military support of the Netherlands. We must put an end to this. “Going to court is a step we have never taken before, but if necessary, unfortunately there is no other way.”

“EXPORT SHOULD BE TOTALLY PROHIBITED”

In the statement, Martje van Nes, director of the PAX organization, said: “In cases where military products could contribute to violations of human rights or international humanitarian law, such exports are strictly prohibited. It is incomprehensible that the government has deliberately deviated from this despite clear warnings. This makes them co-responsible for the use of the equipment.” The following evaluation was included.

“BOMBADIRMAN BLOCKS HUMANITARIAN AID”

The statement said the continued bombing in Gaza has severely hampered humanitarian aid activities, noting that so far more than 100 UN aid workers have been killed and many staff from aid organizations such as Oxfam have been killed. Novib have had to leave the area. region.

The statement stated that Gazans felt abandoned and lived in mortal fear due to the Netherlands’ refusal to speak out during the vote on a humanitarian ceasefire at the UN General Assembly.

“THE GOVERNMENT IS LOSING ITS SECURITY”

In the statement, Dagmar Oudshoorn, director of Amnesty International’s Netherlands branch, said: “The Netherlands is home to both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) and likes to present itself as the defender of international law. But our government is now losing all credibility. Clear violations such as the blockade of food, water and fuel, the forced displacement of people, the bombing of schools, hospitals and journalists are not even mentioned. By supplying weapons parts (to Israel), the Netherlands risks becoming complicit in violations of international humanitarian law.” Her statements were quoted as follows.

In the lawsuit to be filed, the Dutch government will be asked to act in accordance with its own policy frameworks, (basic) legal obligations and relevant international agreements, such as the EU Common Position Document and the Arms Trade Treaty ( ATT). It was stated that they would be invited to support the cause. (AA)