A court in the Netherlands has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to halt the export of weapons and military equipment to Israel, despite ongoing concerns about the war in Gaza.
Several human rights organizations had filed the case, arguing that supplying arms to Israel violates international humanitarian law, given the high number of civilian casualties in Gaza.
However, the court ruled that the Dutch government retains the authority to manage foreign policy and defense relations, including arms exports.
The decision sparked criticism from activists, who say the ruling effectively allows the Netherlands to be complicit in the Gaza conflict.
Meanwhile, the Dutch government maintained that its export policies follow strict European and international regulations on arms sales.