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.
02 February 2024
Israel-Hamas War: “Open letter to Elio Di Rupo: respect for international law begins in Wallonia”Amnesty International Belgium, the Human Rights League, the National Coordination of Action for Peace and Democracy, Vredesactie
Four major human rights NGOs publish an open letter calling on the Walloon Minister-President Elio Di Rupo to stop arms exports to Israel, amid the conflict in Gaza.
28 January 2024
Letter to the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs on Canadian military goods and technology transfers to Israel since 7 October 2023
On 28 January 2024, a coalition of Canadians and Palestinians wrote to Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly demanding that the federal government immediately halt all exports and transfers of Canadian military goods and technology to Israel.
26 January 2024
Unpacking the Int’l Court of Justice Judgment in South Africa v Israel (Genocide Case)Ryan Goodman and Siven Watt | Just Security
Just Security provides context on the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) decision on the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention.
26 January 2024
ICJ judgement on South Africa v Israel (application of Genocide Convention)International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues its order on Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)
22 January 2024
US Appeals Court Revives Mexico’s Lawsuit Against GunmakersGlenn Thrush | The New York Times
The Appeals Court's decision, which is likely to be appealed, is one of the most significant setbacks for the gun industry since passage of a federal law that provided immunity from some lawsuits.
22 January 2024
Landmark court decision allows Mexico’s unprecedented lawsuit against gun manufacturers to proceedGlobal Action on Gun Violence
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upholds the right of the Government of Mexico to sue the gun industry.
16 January 2024
Arming the War in Israel-Palestine: Legal ConsiderationsCo-organised by the Arms Trade Litigation Monitor and the Forum on the Arms Trade
This event provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss some of the legal challenges asking for transparency in or a stop to the provision of weapons to Israel in the context of the current Israel-Gaza conflict, amid the broader context of increased litigation around arms transfers.
05 January 2024
Summary Proceedings About the Delivery from the Netherlands of Parts for F-35 Fighter Planes to Israel (Part II)Otto Spijkers (Amsterdam and Leiden University College) | Opinio Juris
This legal opinion discusses the Netherlands's obligations under international law to refrain from supplying weapons parts to Israel, regardless of other interests.
05 January 2024
Summary Proceedings About the Delivery from the Netherlands of Parts for F-35 Fighter Planes to Israel (Part I)Otto Spijkers (Amsterdam and Leiden University College) | Opinio Juris
This legal opinion discusses the Netherlands's obligations under international law to refrain from supplying weapons parts to Israel, regardless of other interests.
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