Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 jet parts to Israel

A Dutch appeals court emphasises the clear risk the exported F-35 parts are used in serious violations of international humanitarian law.

THE HAGUE - A Dutch appeals court on Monday ordered the Dutch government to block all exports of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel within seven days.

"It is undeniable that there is a clear risk the exported F-35 parts are used in serious violations of international humanitarian law," the court said.