French Groups Demand Halt to Military Exports to Israel
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Two French organizations have asked the French Prime Minister and customs to stop a shipment of military components bound for Elbit in Israel, citing violations of the UN Arms Trade Treaty. The components, made by Mijno, were to be sent on an El Al flight from Paris to Tel Aviv. Labor unions have also urged airport workers to refuse to load the cargo, which is reportedly for military vehicle systems.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two French organizations requested a halt to military exports to Israel.
- The shipment of components is destined for the Israeli company Elbit.
- The groups claim the export violates the UN Arms Trade Treaty.
- French labor unions are urging airport workers to refuse to load the cargo.
- The components were manufactured by the French company Mijno.
Two French organizations have formally requested that the French Prime Minister and customs authorities halt a shipment of military components destined for the Israeli company Elbit. The equipment is reportedly scheduled to be sent on an El Al flight from Paris to Tel Aviv. The groups, ASER, which advises the UN on arms trade, and NIDAL, are demanding an examination of the legality of the export license for the cargo.
Their legal appeal, filed through their lawyer, argues that the transfer of components violates the UN Arms Trade Treaty and France's international commitments. The organizations seek to identify the end-user of the equipment and have requested the suspension of the export license. They also urged customs officials to locate and detain the shipment if there is any doubt, pending an official opinion from the French armament authority.
This legal action follows recent protests on the ground, where French labor unions have called on ground staff and baggage handlers at Charles de Gaulle Airport to refuse to load the cargo. The components, manufactured by the French company Mijno, are allegedly intended for military vehicle systems. Initially, the organizations attempted to prevent the flight through Air France, but the airline stated it does not transport weapons or ammunition to Israel. The focus then shifted to El Al, with the shipping company DSV arranging the transport on a flight scheduled for today. It remains to be seen whether airport workers will heed the calls and disrupt the cargo loading.
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