More than 30 UN experts have called on states and companies to halt arms and ammunition transfers to Israel.
They said that the illegal transfer of weapons could be a serious violation of human rights and international humanitarian law, and risk complicity of the state in international crimes, including genocide.
Referring to companies such as BAE Systems, Boeing, Caterpillar, General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, which have licenses to sell arms, the Special Rapporteur, independent experts and the UN Human Rights Council working group issued a joint statement calling on the international community and arms manufacturers to stop the sale and transfer of weapons and other military equipment to Israel. did
According to experts, there is a risk that companies will be involved in serious violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law by sending arms, parts and ammunition to the Israeli army.
Experts have noted that ongoing Israeli military offensives are characterized by indiscriminate attacks on civilians and infrastructure. According to them, the need for an arms embargo on Israel and for investors to take decisive action is more urgent than ever.