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Al Jazeera
Jillian Kestler-D'Amours

Palestinian Canadians sue Foreign Minister Joly over arms exports to Israel

Canadian law obliges Foreign Minister Melanie Joly to deny export permits for military goods and technology 'if there is a substantial risk' the equipment could be used in violations of international law [File: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters]

Montreal, Canada – Palestinian Canadians and human rights lawyers are suing Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly over exports of military equipment to Israel, which they argue violate Canada’s obligations under domestic and international law.

The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, asks a federal court to order the Canadian government to stop issuing export permits for military goods and technology destined for Israel.

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