US EditionBrussels Court Orders Halt of Transit of Military Material to Israel
BELGIUM, JUL 17 – Court cited risks of violating arms trade laws and international humanitarian law since October 7, 2023, imposing fines of €50,000 per violation on the Flemish government, NGOs said.
- A civil court in Brussels ordered the Flemish government to block transit of military shipments, noting violations of international law and Belgian arms trade laws.
- Despite concerns raised last month, the civil court in Brussels found Flemish authorities failed to monitor shipments of dual-use goods, including tapered roller bearings destined for Israeli military use.
- The judge cited Israel’s documented breaches of international law since 7 October 2023, revealing violations related to manufacturing components for Merkava tanks and Namer vehicles used in Gaza.
- The Flemish government is appealing, the court's ruling obliges enforcement with €50,000 penalties per violation.
- The UK High Court last month refused to halt British manufacturers’ involvement in Israel’s F-35 programme, illustrating international legal limits, including Italian, Danish, and Dutch subcontractors.
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