Amnesty International criticizes Denmark for supplying Israel with fighter jet parts

Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)-
Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over Denmark’s response to a lawsuit demanding the cessation of parts supply for Israel’s F-35 fighter jets. The human rights group criticized the Danish government’s attempt to prevent national courts from examining the legality of these exports, which are believed to contribute to human rights violations in Gaza.

Vibe Klarup, Secretary General of Amnesty International Denmark, highlighted the issue in a statement, saying, “In a country governed by the rule of law, the government should not try to prevent national courts from scrutinizing them when it comes to compliance with its international obligations.” Klarup emphasized the urgency of the situation in Gaza, stating, “Gaza cannot wait. The disaster worsens day by day while the Danish weapons exports continue to Israel.”

Denmark, known for its commitment to human rights and protection of international law, faces scrutiny over its role in arms exports to Israel, which fuel the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Klarup underscored the importance of upholding Denmark’s human rights legacy, urging, “We must live up to that, and we hope that the Danish courts will see why our case needs to be put forward.”

The lawsuit, initiated in March by Amnesty International Denmark, Oxfam Denmark, Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, and the Palestinian human rights organization Al-Haq, argues that Denmark’s arms exports to Israel violate international law. The case, filed against the Danish Foreign Ministry and National Police, calls for an immediate halt to these exports due to their contribution to the genocide in Gaza.

Amnesty International’s statement from August 15 noted that Denmark’s legal defense claims the petitioners are not directly affected by the export permits in question. Klarup responded to this argument with disbelief, stating, “If we at Amnesty International, which works all over the world to document violations of human rights and international law, have no legal interest in having this case tried, who would? Does the Danish government really believe that respect for international law cannot be tested in Danish courts?”