"It seems that western governments would rather undermine the international justice system than hold Israel to account"

#Europe is #complicit 😭

@Bundesregierung
@EUCommission must immediately, as required by the #ICJ, take concrete steps to halt #trade relations with #Israel .

Not just some but all #armstrade with Israel must be halted.

#StopArmingIsrael #Westbank #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #Apartheid #settlercolonialism
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/03/israeli-settlements-west-bank-international-law-illegal

This is what Britain really needs to defend itself – and it doesn’t include spending billions on arms | Karen Bell https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/02/britain-defence-billions-arms-spending-climate-crisis #Defencepolicy #Climatecrisis #Armstrade #Military #Politics #UKnews

14,000 troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions: What North Korea has sent to Russia, report finds: https://newscats.org/14000-troops-100-ballistic-missiles-and-millions-of-munitions-what-north-korea-has-sent-to-russia-report-finds

#UkraineWar, #RussiaUkraineWar ,#StandWithUkraine ,#UkraineUnderAttack,#NorthKorea ,#Russia, #Putin,#KimJongUn, #AxisOfAutocracy,#BallisticMissiles, #SanctionsViolation, #UNSanctions, #ArmsTrade

🇷🇸 SERBIA
🔴 Russia Accuses Serbia of Betrayal over Ukraine Arms

🔸 Russia claims Serbia supplied Ukraine with artillery ammo & millions of bullets.
🔸 Shipments allegedly routed via Czechia, Poland, Bulgaria & African states.
🔸 Moscow calls it a “betrayal” by a traditional ally.

#Serbia #Russia #Ukraine #ArmsTrade #Betrayal

Now on #kindle. Just saying.

https://a.co/d/3LBCUn1

The main story is a nonlinear chronology which mirrors the dissonant harmonies of La Traviata. Its structure forces the reader to become the investigator, piecing together a conspiracy the text refuses to spell out. It is a historical fiction work covering espionage, arms traffic, government cover-ups spanning South America and Europe during the Yugoslavian wars. The prose’s clinical tone (dates, decrees, serial numbers) sharpens the horror, making The Hungarian soprano's death feel not like fiction, but like history’s darkest aria.

#TheHungarianSoprano #historicalfiction #espionage #latinamerica #europe #yugoslavia #conspiracy #women #armstrade #coverup #mistery #bookstodon #literature #opera #trans #tarot #MedecinsSansFrontieres #crime #90s #latinamericanliterature #bechdelpass #politicalthriller

🇮🇩 INDONESIA
🔴 France & Indonesia Deepen Defense Ties

🔸 Macron & Prabowo set to sign defense MoU after $8.1B Rafale jet & Scorpène sub deal.
🔸 France cements role as key arms supplier in SE Asia.
🔸 Jakarta also weighs U.S. weapons buy to block Trump’s proposed 32% export tariff.

#Indonesia #France #Macron #Prabowo #Defense #Rafale #Scorpene #ArmsTrade

“UK accused of ‘garbled messaging’ as trade envoy visits Israel to boost links. Lord Austin’s trip to ‘drum up business for Britain’ comes week after foreign secretary suspended trade talks.” No doubt our arms dealers will be delighted. #Israel #Genocide #ArmsTrade

SOMO: *Short-circuiting international law*

"SOMO’s new research draws on hundreds of pages of customs records and corporate documents from India and the Netherlands to reveal how Dutch businessmen Tom Krieckaert, Paul Krieckaert, and Vincent van Campen, through their India-based electrical engineering company SASMOS HET Technologies, have become critical links in the supply chain of four major Israeli arms producers, which supply the Israeli army with parts for weapons."

https://www.somo.nl/short-circuiting-international-law

#Israel #Netherlands #India #Dutch #business #armsTrade #arms #weapons #genocide #IDF #Gaza #Palestine

🛑 Demonstratie – Stop Israëlische wapens in de Rotterdamse haven! 🛑

Stadhuis Rotterdam, woensdag 21 mei om 18:00 CEST

Geef tegengas (bron/source)

(English below)

Een Maersk-schip met Israëlische F-35-onderdelen staat op het punt morgenochtend (21 mei) de haven van Rotterdam binnen te varen.

Afgelopen zondag trokken 100.000 mensen een rode lijn in Den Haag. Nu is het tijd voor concrete actie – een échte rode lijn. Wij eisen dat de gemeente en de havenmeester dit schip tegenhouden en alle wapenhandel met Israël verbieden.

📅 Woensdag 21 mei om 18:00

🕗 18:00 – 19:30

📍 Stadhuis, Coolsingel 40, Rotterdam

‼️ Naast de demonstratie moeten we ook degenen die hiervoor verantwoordelijk zijn ter verantwoording roepen en van hen eisen dat ze in actie komen. Dit kun je doen door te mailen of bellen met:

1️⃣ Je lokale politici in Rotterdam via deze link.

2️⃣ De burgemeester, Carola Schouten (c.schouten@rotterdam.nl | burgemeester@rotterdam.nl | 010 - 267 38 93 | 010 - 267 34 88)

3️⃣ De havenmeester (verantwoordelijk voor toelating van schepen tot de haven) HCC@portofrotterdam.com | +31 (0)10 252 1000

‼️Check voor voorbeeldmails en contactgegevens https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/yOGlX7-Y8Uzd7j0HimIP01a2kx31ghW6AbGN9xrhYuM/embed!

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⁨🛑 Demonstration - Stop Israeli weapons entering Rotterdam! 🛑

A Maersk ship carrying Israeli F35 parts is about to enter the Rotterdam harbour tomorrow morning (21st of May).

Last Sunday, 100 000 people drew a red line in the Hague. It’s time for concrete actions, so an actual red line is drawn. We demand the municipality and the harbour master to block the ship and all prohibit all weapons trade with Israel.

📅 Wednesday 21st of May at 18:00

🕗 18:00 - 19.30

📍 City hall, Coolsingel 40, Rotterdam

‼️ Apart from the demo, we need to hold those in charge accountable for this disgrace and demand of them to take steps against it. You can do that by emailing or calling:

1️⃣ Your local politician in Rotterdam, via this link.

2️⃣ The mayor Carola Schouten (c.schouten@rotterdam.nl | burgemeester@rotterdam.nl | 010 - 267 38 93 | 010 - 267 34 88)

3️⃣ The Harbour master (responsible for allowing ships to enter the port) HCC@portofrotterdam.com | +31 (0)10 252 1000

‼️Check https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/yOGlX7-Y8Uzd7j0HimIP01a2kx31ghW6AbGN9xrhYuM/embed for mail examples and contact information!

https://acties.todon.nl/event/demonstratie-stop-israelische-wapens-in-de-rotterdamse-haven-1

Protest voor Vrede en Rechtvaardigheid, tegen de NAVO oorlogstop

Koekamp, Den Haag, zondag 22 juni om 14:00 CEST

Tegentopcoalitie (bron)

AANKONDIGING - SPREAD THE WORD 📣

Kom op 22 juni naar het Protest voor Vrede en Rechtvaardigheid, tegen de NAVO oorlogstop!

Op 24 en 25 juni komt de NAVO, onder leiding van Mark Rutte en Donald Trump, naar Den Haag voor hun jaarlijkse oorlogsbesprekingen. Rutte en Trump gaan geen vrede brengen, ze organiseren een oorlogstop om te regelen dat er nog meer geld gaat naar de wapenindustrie. Ondertussen gebruikt het Israëlische regime NAVO- wapens voor hun onophoudelijke genocide op het Palestijnse volk. Het is tijd voor een tegengeluid: geen NAVO oorlogstop!

De Tegentopcoalitie roept alle gelijkgestemde, progressieve organisaties om zich aan te sluiten bij dit protest tegen de NAVO oorlogstop en bij de groeiende roep om vrede en rechtvaardigheid. Samen staan we sterk tegen de woedende oorlogsmachine. De tijd om in actie te komen is nu!

De Tegentopcoalitie voor Vrede en Rechtvaardigheid bestaat op dit moment uit: BDS-NL, BIJ1, de Nieuwe Vredesbeweging, DIEM25, Kerk en Vrede, ROOD/de Socialisten, Stop Wapenhandel, Transnational Institute (TNI), VD Amok, VeTO (Verzet Tegen Oorlog), XR Justice Now!

Voor meer informatie en mogelijkheden om de Tegentopcoalitie te ondersteunen, zie tegentopcoalitie.nl
Voor persaanvragen, mail: info@nieuwevredesbeweging.org

https://acties.todon.nl/event/protest-voor-vrede-en-rechtvaardigheid-tegen-de-navo-oorlogstop

Arms to Israel: the Appeal starts

Appeal in the High Court over arms to Israel starts

May 2025

The appeal against a lower court’s decision on the question of the UK government’s decision to continue supplying arms to Israel started in the High Court yesterday, 13th May and is expected to last 4 days. The appeal has been brought by al Haq and supported by Amnesty, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Global Legal Action Network.

The question of arms sales and sales to Israel causes difficulties for government since it is heavily invested in the trade. It actively supports the industry with arms fairs such as DSEI, with diplomatic support and sometimes members of royalty are deployed to cement relations particularly with the Gulf states. Many jobs depend on the industry. With current government desperate to promote growth, issues of morality and sales to unpleasant regimes are a less significant factor despite government protestations to the contrary. Over 52,000 have been killed in Gaza so far and a major build-up is being planned by the IDF.

Report issued

Meanwhile, a report has been issued and circulated by CAAT which has examined the UK’s exports of arms to Israel using Israeli tax records. Called Exposing UK Arms Exports to Israel it has been produced by the Palestinian Youth Movement, Workers for a Free Palestine and Progressive International. By examining the coding of the imports they are able to determine the nature of what we are exporting to Israel.

‘No observable decrease‘

Government ministers have claimed that ‘much of what we ship is defensive in nature’ (Hansard, 28 October 2024) and ‘no one would suggest we should not sell helmets or goggles to one of our closest allies‘ (Hansard 20 September 2024). However, the analysis shows however that 8,630 shipments have taken place in the category bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and missiles. There have been 299 shipments of tanks and armoured vehicles. It notes that there has been no observable decrease in shipments since September 2024.

Of particular importance, and the matter which has received most attention, is the sale of F-35 parts. This aircraft is used to drop 2,000 pound bombs on Gaza causing indiscriminate destruction and death. The government could not stop these without causing a major upset with US partners. It would ‘undermine US confidence in the UK and NATO‘ the Defence Secretary said. The licensing restrictions should have led to a reduction in aircraft parts being sent to Israel. The report shows that parts are being sent from RAF Marnham to Tel Aviv airport. There does not appear to be any reduction in shipments. At the Appeal Court hearing, UK government lawyers will argue in court this week that preserving the British role in the F-35 jet fighter programme takes precedence over the need to comply with UK laws on arms export controls, or any UK obligation to prevent a genocide in Israel.

Questions for David Lammy

Selling arms seems to take precedence over other considerations. The oft-repeated statement that the UK has ‘robust controls’ seems at variance with the facts. It claims ‘the UK’s robust export licensing criteria states that the government will not issue export licences if the items might be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of International Humanitarian Law’. A report in the National (Scotland) said that 40 Labour MPs have written to the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, quoting the above report and claiming that he has misled the House. He has been challenged to come to the House of Commons and make a statement about his alleged false claims. Indeed he twice made those claims on the BBC Radio4 PM programme on 8 May and was fortunate that he was not challenged by Evan Davies.

Sources: BBC; CAAT; The Nation; Government statement (others in the text).

The Report can be read here:

#alHaq #ArmsTrade #DavidLammy #F35

Is Britain breaking international law over Israel to avoid offending Trump? We may find out in court this week | Yasmine Ahmed https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/12/britain-israel-donald-trump-arms-exports-law #MiddleEastandnorthAfrica #Palestinianterritories #Israel-Gazawar #DonaldTrump #Armstrade #Worldnews #Israel #UKnews #Gaza

Every major power sells weapons, then calls for peace talks. It’s like an arsonist demanding fire safety laws—while still clutching a gas can. War is a business, not a breakdown. And every time we pretend otherwise, another billion gets wired.

#WarEconomy #Geopolitics #ArmsTrade #SecurityTheater #NoOneIsInnocent

They say the world is too unstable to disarm—but the arms race is what fuels the instability. Flood a region with weapons, and you don’t get peace, you get proxies. Profits rise. Civilians die. The system is working exactly as designed. Change starts when we stop asking who wins wars, and start asking who sells them—and what they fear losing if peace takes hold.

#ArmsTrade #Geopolitics #PeaceNotProfit #StopTheCycle #GlobalPower

The arms trade isn’t about safety—it’s about cash. U.S. defense firms make billions off global instability. Lawmakers greenlight it because war props up jobs and donations. Peace doesn’t just fail to profit—it threatens the whole system. Until we build an economy that rewards stability, not destruction, bombs will keep flying and the lie of security will stay sold.

#Geopolitics #ArmsTrade #WarEconomy #FollowTheMoney #PeaceNow

The Cold War ended, but the arms trade didn’t. The U.S. now leads global weapons exports, with defense spending tied to jobs, trade, and influence. Peace, in this model, threatens profit. Militarism has become an economic engine, quietly normalized through policy. Challenging it means redefining security itself—less about firepower, more about stability, diplomacy, and resilience.

#PeaceEconomy #Geopolitics #ArmsTrade #ForeignPolicy #SystemicChange

The Spanish state terminates multimillion deal with israeli weapons maker ElbitSystems

Coalition authorities in Madrid have stressed their commitment to 'the Palestinian cause and peace in West Asia'

The Cradle: https://thecradle.co/articles-id/30313

@europe @israel 🧵

#Elbit #ElbitSystems #weapons #drones #quadcopters #israel #israelApartheid #PalestinianLivesMatter #stateTerrorism #stateViolence #defundIsrael #armsTrade #armsCommerce #armsDeal #boycottIsrael #geopolitics #PedroSanchez #Spain #EU #RearmEurope

despite the involvement of these Emirati companies in diverting weapons.#Africa #Sudan #weapons #UnitedArabEmirates #war #armstrade (3/3)

European weapons in Sudan (5/5...

https://www.ontheditch.com/documents-show-arms-lobbyists/

#IEPol #Neutrality #ArmsLobbying #ArmsTrade #IDSA #AzureForum