A court in the Netherlands has ordered the government not to deliver parts of F-35 fighter jets to Israel amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. A Dutch court on Monday (Feb 12) upheld that supplying the parts to Israel contributed to alleged violations by Israel in its war against Hamas. "The court orders the State to cease all actual export and transit of F-35 parts with final destination Israel within seven days after service of this judgement," said the ruling.

<h2>Why it matters?</h2>

It is to be noted that the F-35 parts are totally owned by US but stored in a warehouse in the Netherlands under bilateral agreements. The Dutch government thus plays a minimal role in the whole process and lacks control over it.

However, several rights groups were pressing the Dutch government to take steps to rein in the deliveries to Israel. "In doing so, the Netherlands is contributing to serious violations of humanitarian law of war in Gaza," the rights groups argue.

<h2>‘A political decision’ </h2>

Earlier, a local court in The Hague had ruled that the decision to deliver F-35 parts to Israel was totally political and judges should not interfere.

"The considerations that the minister makes are to a large extent of a political and policy nature and judges should leave the minister a large amount of freedom," the court ruled at the time.

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Even the government also argued in the court that if the Netherlands stopped delivery of F-35 parts, the Jewish nation could procure them from anywhere else very easily.

<h2>Allegations against Israel</h2>

Several human rights groups have claimed that Israel is committing grave violations in the name of retaliation to the Oct 7 Hamas attacks in the Gaza Strip.

Above 28,000 people have died in the tiny enclave, mostly women and children.

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The International Court of Justice in The Hague, which rules on disputes between states, has said Israel must do everything possible to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.

That ruling "strengthens our confidence in a positive ruling in our case", said PAX Netherlands, one of the rights groups involved in the appeal.

(With inputs from agencies)

A court in the Netherlands has ordered the government not to deliver parts of F-35 fighter jets to Israel amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. A Dutch court on Monday (Feb 12) upheld that supplying the parts to Israel contributed to alleged violations by Israel in its war against Hamas.

A court in the Netherlands has ordered the government not to deliver parts of F-35 fighter jets to Israel amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. A Dutch court on Monday (Feb 12) upheld that supplying the parts to Israel contributed to alleged violations by Israel in its war against Hamas. "The court orders the State to cease all actual export and transit of F-35 parts with final destination Israel within seven days after service of this judgement," said the ruling. Why it matters? It is to be noted that the F-35 parts are totally owned by US but stored in a warehouse in the Netherlands under bilateral agreements. The Dutch government thus plays a minimal role in the whole process and lacks control over it. However, several rights groups were pressing the Dutch government to take steps to rein in the deliveries to Israel. "In doing so, the Netherlands is contributing to serious violations of humanitarian law of war in Gaza," the rights groups argue. ‘A political decision’ Earlier, a local court in The Hague had ruled that the decision to deliver F-35 parts to Israel was totally political and judges should not interfere. "The considerations that the minister makes are to a large extent of a political and policy nature and judges should leave the minister a large amount of freedom," the court ruled at the time. Watch: Israel protesters call for early polls, thinks Gantz most suitable PM candidate × Even the government also argued in the court that if the Netherlands stopped delivery of F-35 parts, the Jewish nation could procure them from anywhere else very easily. Allegations against Israel Several human rights groups have claimed that Israel is committing grave violations in the name of retaliation to the Oct 7 Hamas attacks in the Gaza Strip. Above 28,000 people have died in the tiny enclave, mostly women and children. Also read: Israel economy poised for recovery despite Moody`s downgrade, says bank of Israel Governor The International Court of Justice in The Hague, which rules on disputes between states, has said Israel must do everything possible to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza. That ruling "strengthens our confidence in a positive ruling in our case", said PAX Netherlands, one of the rights groups involved in the appeal. (With inputs from agencies)

Court orders Dutch govt to stop delivery of F-35 jet parts to Israel over human rights

Turkey's President Erdogan said talks were underway with the US to buy F-16 fighter jets after the US government had disallowed the sale of F-35 fighter jets&nbsp;over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

"There is the payment of $1.4 billion we have made for the F-35s and the US had such a proposal in return for these payments," Turkey's president said.

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Turkey had ordered over 100 F-35 fighter jets, however, the US government under former President Trump had stopped the order after Erdogan's regime acquired Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

The former Trump administration had also imposed sanctions against Turkey blacklisting its defence industry directorate chief Ismail Demir and three employees. Turkey has repeatedly asked for the return on investment made on the F-35 fighters&nbsp;earlier.

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"We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan said even as he insisted that he would be interested in buying the second batch of S-400 missile defence systems.

Relations between the US and Turkey have been on the downhill over the proposed sale of US stealth fighters even as Erdogan has been seeking compensation.

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The Biden administration would need approval from the US Congress if it decides to sell F-16 jets&nbsp;to Turkey.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Turkey's President Erdogan said talks were underway with the US to buy F-16 fighter jets after the US government had disallowed the sale of F-35 fighter jets over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

Turkey's President Erdogan said talks were underway with the US to buy F-16 fighter jets after the US government had disallowed the sale of F-35 fighter jets over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems. "There is the payment of $1.4 billion we have made for the F-35s and the US had such a proposal in return for these payments," Turkey's president said. Also Read | Don't expect Turkey to take different step on F-35 & S-400: Erdogan to Biden Turkey had ordered over 100 F-35 fighter jets, however, the US government under former President Trump had stopped the order after Erdogan's regime acquired Russian S-400 missile defence systems. The former Trump administration had also imposed sanctions against Turkey blacklisting its defence industry directorate chief Ismail Demir and three employees. Turkey has repeatedly asked for the return on investment made on the F-35 fighters earlier. Also Read | 'Checkmate': Russia unveils new fighter jet to rival US F-35 stealth fighter "We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan said even as he insisted that he would be interested in buying the second batch of S-400 missile defence systems. Relations between the US and Turkey have been on the downhill over the proposed sale of US stealth fighters even as Erdogan has been seeking compensation. Also Read: Switzerland to order US F-35A fighter jets, Patriot air defence systems The Biden administration would need approval from the US Congress if it decides to sell F-16 jets to Turkey. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Switzerland government said on Wednesday that it intends to buy 36 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-expect-turkey-to-take-different-step-on-f-35-s-400-erdogan-to-biden-392228">F-35A fighter jets</a> and five Patriot air defence systems from the US in order to protect the "Swiss population from air threats in the future".

The Biden administration had earlier indicated that it was moving forward with the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates amid restrictions.

Qatar also had expressed its desire to acquire the F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-have-no-problem-in-selling-f-35-fighters-to-uae-trump-327732">Trump</a> administration.&nbsp;

Last year, the US government had approved the sale of 105 F-35 aircraft to Japan at an estimated price of $23.11 billion to protect US national interest and to assist Japan in developing a strong and effective self-defence capability.

Japan will get the F-35 jets over the next decade including 42 F-35B aircraft. Two years ago, Japan's neighbour South Korea had acquired the American F-35 stealth fighter jets, a move which&nbsp;was criticised by the North Korean regime.

Two F-35 jets were acquired by South Korea with several more to be delivered this year. The elite fighter aircraft is being flown by Britain, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-to-oppose-us-f-35-fighter-jet-sale-to-qatar-334480">Israel</a> among other countries.

The F-35 is one of the costliest warplanes in the world and has the capability for airstrikes, intelligence gathering and air-to-air combat and carries high-end sensors and data-collection tools.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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Switzerland government said on Wednesday that it intends to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets and five Patriot air defence systems from the US in order to protect the "Swiss population from air threats in the future".

Switzerland government said on Wednesday that it intends to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets and five Patriot air defence systems from the US in order to protect the "Swiss population from air threats in the future". The Biden administration had earlier indicated that it was moving forward with the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates amid restrictions. Qatar also had expressed its desire to acquire the F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin during the Trump administration. Last year, the US government had approved the sale of 105 F-35 aircraft to Japan at an estimated price of $23.11 billion to protect US national interest and to assist Japan in developing a strong and effective self-defence capability. Japan will get the F-35 jets over the next decade including 42 F-35B aircraft. Two years ago, Japan's neighbour South Korea had acquired the American F-35 stealth fighter jets, a move which was criticised by the North Korean regime. Two F-35 jets were acquired by South Korea with several more to be delivered this year. The elite fighter aircraft is being flown by Britain, Israel among other countries. The F-35 is one of the costliest warplanes in the world and has the capability for airstrikes, intelligence gathering and air-to-air combat and carries high-end sensors and data-collection tools. (With inputs from Agencies)

Switzerland to order US F-35A fighter jets, Patriot air defence systems