Weapons exports to Israel in danger: ICC arrest commands ensure rethinking!

Weapons exports to Israel in danger: ICC arrest commands ensure rethinking!

Gaza Strip, Palästinensische Gebiete - The international tensions reach a new highlight! The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for "war crimes" and "crime against humanity" in Gaza. This dramatic turn could significantly influence the weapon sales of Israel by western nations, warn experts. The persistent bombing and military operations of Israel have asked for over 44,000 Palestinian life since October 7, 2023, which underlines the urgency of this situation.

The 124 countries that signed the ICC's Roman statutory statutory are now legally obliged to arrest Netanyahu and gallant if they enter their territory. The question of whether countries that deliver weapons to a state whose leaders are charged with crimes against humanity could be considered complicable is unclear. However, many arms suppliers must now carefully consider whether they want to continue to support Israel in his war against Gaza.

arms deliveries under pressure

The USA, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Spain are among the main suppliers of weapons to Israel. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), Israel imported 69 percent of its weapons from the United States between 2019 and 2023. After the start of the offensive against Gaza, the US government further increased arms deliveries to Israel, including the state-of-the-art Thaad rocket system. Despite the ICC provisions, the US government does not show any signs of reducing arms.

Germany, on the other hand, increased its arms exports to Israel in 2023 by ten times, which led to legal challenges. While some countries such as Canada and Australia have set their arms deliveries to Israel, the situation in Europe remains tense. Experts warn that the ICC decision could put the western countries under pressure to check their arms exports to Israel and possibly limit it so as not to be regarded as complications of war crimes.