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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvia Hui

UK High Court hears legal challenge over British government's role in arming Israel

Britain Israel Arms Exports - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

In a High Court hearing starting Tuesday, the U.K. government will defend its decision to continue supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets that may be used by Israel in Gaza,

The legal challenge was brought by human rights groups, which argue that the government is breaking domestic and international law and is complicit in atrocities against Palestinians by allowing essential components for the warplanes to be supplied to Israel.

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