New review of F-35 exports reveals no red lines for UK government in context of atrocities in Gaza by GLANlaw

Following a fresh review the UK Government has doubled down on its previous position that protecting global sales of F-35s takes precedence over its obligation to protect human life in Gaza. Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and Al-Haq have responded to the Government’s final submission in our arms exports challenge before the Court decides on a hearing and which legal arguments can be taken forward. The organisations have requested a 5-day hearing in the next few months.

… Shawan Jabarin, Al-Haq General Director, said, “It is outrageous that, despite acknowledging the clear risk that F-35 components could be used by Israel to commit serious violations of international law, including genocide, the government continues to export the components. In doing so, the UK government is displaying utter contempt for Palestinian life and the fundamental principles of international law.”