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Posted on November 12, 2025
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A UK court denied a Palestinian NGO's appeal against the export of F-35 parts to Israel, prioritizing national security over humanitarian law concerns.
LONDON (Reuters) -A Palestinian rights group was on Wednesday refused permission to appeal a ruling that Britain lawfully allowed F-35 fighter jet components to be indirectly exported to Israel, despite accepting they could be used to breach international humanitarian law.
Al-Haq, a group based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, unsuccessfully challenged Britain's Department for Business and Trade over its decision last year to exempt F-35 parts when it suspended export licences for arms that could be used in the conflict in Gaza.
The group last month asked the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge a lower court ruling that found Britain's decision was lawful and dismissed Al-Haq's challenge.
The Court of Appeal refused permission, saying in its ruling that it was a matter for the government to decide whether national security issues relating to the supply of F-35 components outweighed an assessment that Israel was not committed to complying with international humanitarian law.
(Reporting by Sam Tobin; Editing by Catarina Demony)
Humanitarian law is a set of rules that seek to limit the effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons, protecting those who are not participating in hostilities.
Export licenses are official permissions required to export certain goods, ensuring compliance with national laws and international agreements.
The UK Court of Appeal hears appeals from lower courts, reviewing decisions to ensure they comply with the law and justice.
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