Maria Gavouneli highlights the significance of the Dutch court’s decision regarding the F-35 parts export to Israel, explaining that it’s unprecedented for an internal court to delve into interpreting the Geneva Conventions, which are fundamental to international humanitarian law. Professor Gavouneli emphasized that the decision reflects a trend of increasing application of international law, particularly evident amidst ongoing conflicts like the one in Ukraine.

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Publication: Wednesday February 14th, 2024 | Al Jazeera
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“No internal court until today had gone into the process of interpreting the Geneva Conventions” – Maria Gavouneli
Maria Gavouneli Director General; Professor, Faculty of Law, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens