South Korean lawmakers seek ban on arms shipments to Israel

At South Korea's National Assembly, the export of weapons to Israel came under the scrutiny of lawmakers as Israel's genocide in Gaza continues.

Researchers outlined the complicity of several nations, particularly the United States.

• South Korean lawmakers seek ban on arms shipments to Israel
  

  South Korean lawmakers seek ban on arms shipments to Israel

  Lawmakers in South Korea have discussed a ban on arms shipments to Israel.

The United States, which provides the largest amount of weapons to Israel, has provided more than 50,000 tons of weapons and military equipment since October 7, 2023.

Germany, the UK, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, South Korea, and other countries, are also supporting the massacre by arming Israel with bombs, bullets, jets and fuel.

Lee Young-Ah, People Solidarity for Participatory Democracy

• US has sent over 50,000 tons of weaponry to Israeli regime since October 7^th 2023
  

  US sends over 50,000 tons of weaponry to Israeli regime since Oct. 7

  The United States has sent 50,000 tons of arms and ammunition to the Israeli regime since October 7.

Seoul has seen weekly demonstrations in support of Palestine over the past year.

However, South Korea continues to export weapons to Israel worth millions of dollars.

Recognizing who is guilty may bring change.

• South Korean activists demand arms embargo on Israel
  

  South Korean activists demand arms embargo on Israel

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If more countries take measures within their own countries, wouldn't that be a way to pressure the United States?

That's why we're filing criminal charges against Israeli war criminals in South Korea.

And even though South Korea isn't doing much, there are still declarations to stop exporting weapons to Israel.

Im Jae-Sung, Lawyer

Legal decisions condemning Israel's occupation and genocide by the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice seem to be inspiring legal authorities within countries around the world.

Charges of complicity in Israel's genocide of Palestinians are also extending beyond states.

• UN experts warn arms firms may be ‘complicit’ in Israeli crimes
  

  UN experts warn arms firms may be ‘complicit’ in Israeli crimes

  UN experts say the companies that are providing Israel with weapons may be “complicit” in the regime’s human rights abuses and violations of international law.

A panel of 30 UN experts warned arms and ammunition manufacturers that by exporting weapons to Israel, together with their investors, they may be complicit in serious violations of international human rights law.

Supporters of Palestine are pressing forward with more demonstrations demanding an end to Israel's genocide.

• UN experts urge countries to halt arms exports to Israel
  

  UN experts urge countries to immediately halt arms exports to Israel

  A group of UN experts has warned that any arms exports to Israel that would be used in Gaza are likely a violation of international law and must stop immediately.

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