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Monday, June 30, 2025
Judges to decide whether UK can supply parts for Israeli warplanes
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British judges will rule today on a legal challenge brought by a pro-Palestinian organization seeking to block the UK from supplying components for Israeli F-35 fighter jets.
The UK government suspended some export licenses for military equipment after concluding there was a risk Israel could be breaching international humanitarian law in Gaza, but made an exemption for some parts for Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth jets.
In its claim to the High Court, rights group Al-Haq says the “carve out” was unlawful, alleging the government had misunderstood the applicable rules of international law — a claim denied by ministers.
The UK contributes components to an international defense program that produces and maintains the F-35s.
Defense Secretary John Healey said a suspension would impact the “whole F-35 program” and have a “profound impact on international peace and security.”
The Times of Israel Community.