The court said it was likely the F-35s were being used in attacks on #Gaza leading to unacceptable civilian casualties. This ruling comes after the #ICJ in January ordered Israel to prevent acts of #genocide in its war against Hamas, prompting renewed calls to ban weapons exports to #Israel.
The implications are that Israel faces mounting legal pressure regarding its conduct in Gaza, with courts in multiple countries questioning arms exports that may facilitate violations of international law. This latest Dutch ruling represents another setback for Israel in its attempts to defend its military offensive in Gaza diplomatically and legally. Restrictions on F-35 parts could also impact Israel's military capabilities.