LBCI

UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses

Israel-Gaza War Updates

20-06-2024 | 09:39

Share

Share

UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses

A group of United Nations experts on Thursday warned arms and ammunitions manufacturers against taking part in the transfer of weapons to Israel, saying it could make them complicit in human rights abuses and violations of international law.

The group of 30 experts, including several UN Special Rapporteurs, said arms manufacturers supplying Israel should halt their transfers of war materiel, "even if they are executed under existing export licenses."

"These companies, by sending weapons, parts, components, and ammunition to Israeli forces, risk being complicit in serious violations of international human rights and international humanitarian laws," the experts said in a statement.

There was no immediate comment from Israel which has repeatedly denied carrying out abuses during its Gaza operations, saying it is acting to defend itself and is fighting Hamas militants, not the Palestinian population.

Reuters

Israel Gaza War Updates

Middle East News

Israel-Gaza War Updates

UN

Experts

Firms

Arms

Israel

Abuses

Next

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says

Recommended For You

Hamas says return of last Gaza hostage shows its 'commitment' to ceasefire

Israel-Gaza War Updates

09:30

Hamas says return of last Gaza hostage shows its 'commitment' to ceasefire

Netanyahu says Israel 'brought them all back' after last Gaza hostage returned

Israel-Gaza War Updates

09:17

Netanyahu says Israel 'brought them all back' after last Gaza hostage returned

Israel army says identified remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili

Israel-Gaza War Updates

08:52

Israel army says identified remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili

Israel says searching for remains of last hostage at northern Gaza cemetery

Israel-Gaza War Updates

12:43

Israel says searching for remains of last hostage at northern Gaza cemetery

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon advances AI plan, signs Microsoft deal to support startups and training

2025-12-23

Lebanon advances AI plan, signs Microsoft deal to support startups and training

Hamas says return of last Gaza hostage shows its 'commitment' to ceasefire

Israel-Gaza War Updates

09:30

Hamas says return of last Gaza hostage shows its 'commitment' to ceasefire

Snow and heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan: Authorities

2026-01-24

Snow and heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan: Authorities

Legal action: Lebanon moves toward criminalizing bullying with new draft law

News Bulletin Reports

2025-09-16

Legal action: Lebanon moves toward criminalizing bullying with new draft law

Videos

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Detainees issue sparks tension between Hezbollah, families and Lebanese authorities

1

Detainees issue sparks tension between Hezbollah, families and Lebanese authorities

Netanyahu to brief opposition leader amid questions over timing of potential Iran strike

2

Netanyahu to brief opposition leader amid questions over timing of potential Iran strike

Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah sites across several areas of Lebanon

3

Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah sites across several areas of Lebanon

Lebanon files UN complaint over more than 2,000 Israeli violations

4

Lebanon files UN complaint over more than 2,000 Israeli violations

Qatar announces development projects for Lebanon

5

Qatar announces development projects for Lebanon

Lebanon’s PM inspects Tripoli collapse, pledges action on unsafe buildings

6

Lebanon’s PM inspects Tripoli collapse, pledges action on unsafe buildings

PM Salam reviews situation in Tripoli following residential building collapse

7

PM Salam reviews situation in Tripoli following residential building collapse

US ambassadors to Lebanon and Israel discuss regional peace efforts in Jordan

8

US ambassadors to Lebanon and Israel discuss regional peace efforts in Jordan

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More