Take a look through external analysis of cases documented by this initiative as well as broader commentary on issues related to arms trade litigation. Use the filters to search for opinion pieces and academic journals, as well as podcasts, live events and more.
29 February 2024
Accountability for Gun Violence: What’s Next In Mexico’s Case Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers?Organised by the Forum on the Arms Trade
This event will explore the recent decision in Massachusetts as well as developments in the Arizona case.
16 February 2024
ICJ decision on South Africa's request for additional provisional measures on South Africa v Israel (application of Genocide Convention)International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) refused South Africa's request for additional provision measures to safeguard Rafah, Gaza amid Israel's plans for a military offensive on the city.
16 February 2024
Video analysis of Mexico's lawsuits against the US gun industryJon Lowy | Global Action on Gun Violence
Jon Lowy, Global Action on Gun Violence provides a video analysis of the problem that prompted Mexico's lawsuits against the US gun industry and the thinking driving the legal action.
16 February 2024
Appeals Judgment in Case concerning the Shipment from the Netherlands of Parts for F-35 Fighter Aircraft to IsraelMarten Zwanenburg and Joop Voetelink | EJIL:Talk!
This blog post highlights some key issues and implications of the Court of Appeal's judgement on the civil suit against the State of the Netherlands for the transfer of F-35 parts to Israel.
15 February 2024
Dutch Appeals Court Blocks Deliveries of F-35 Parts to Israel: Overview, Analysis and Initial ReflectionsJohanna Trittenbach, Jessica Dorsey, Otto Spijkers | Opinio Juris
This article provides an analysis of the Court of Appeal's ruling on the civil suit against the State of the Netherlands for the transfer of F-35 parts to Israel in favour of the plaintiffs.
14 February 2024
Dutch Court Halts F-35 Aircraft Deliveries for IsraelLeón Castellanos-Jankiewicz | Verfassungsblog
This blog post highlights the Court of Appeal's interpretation of the risk assessment obligations contained in the ATT and the EU Common Position, in its ruling on the civil suit against the State of the Netherlands for the transfer of F-35 parts to Israel in favour of the plaintiffs.
10 February 2024
Challenging Weapons Transfers to IsraelJack McGrath | Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
On 16 January 2024, the Forum on the Arms Trade and the Arms Trade Litigation Monitor co-organised a virtual panel focusing on legal efforts in the Netherlands and the US to block international weapons transfers to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
05 February 2024
War on Gaza: Regional Belgian government suspends arms export licences to IsraelMera Aladam | Middle East Eye
Belgium's Walloon parliament suspended two licences for gunpowder exports to Israel following pressure from human rights groups
02 February 2024
Nicaragua calls on UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada to immediately halt the supply of arms, ammunition, technology and/or components to IsraelKawsachun News
Nicaragua calls on UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada to immediately halt the supply of arms, ammunition, technology and/or components to Israel as they may have been used to facilitate or commit acts of genocide in Gaza.
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