► Netherlands: justice authorizes the export of weapons to Israel
A Dutch court announced on Friday December 13 that there will be no total ban on the Netherlands exporting goods that could be used for military purposes to Israel, rejecting a request from pro-Palestinian organizations.
“The State will not be imposed a ban on the export of goods that can be used for military purposes,” said the court in The Hague (Netherlands) in a statement.
Pro-Palestinian organizations had taken legal action, demanding a halt to arms exports to Israel and accusing the authorities of not having prevented what they describe as genocide in the Gaza Strip.
► Gaza: Blinken sees “encouraging signs” for a ceasefire
The head of American diplomacy Antony Blinken affirmed that he sees “encouraging signs” of progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza during a visit to Türkiye, in Ankara.
“We discussed Gaza and we discussed, I think, the advisability (…) of putting in place a cease-fire. And what we have seen in recent weeks are as encouraging signs as possible.”Antony Blinken said after meeting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The head of American diplomacy Antony Blinken also asked Turkey to use its influence over Hamas to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
“In my discussions with President Erdogan and with Minister Fidan, we spoke of the need for Hamas to say yes to a possible agreement, to finally help put an end to it. And we very much appreciate the role that Turkey can play in using its voice with Hamas to try to reach a conclusion.”he said in Ankara during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
► At least 58 dead in Gaza in Israeli strikes
Gaza Civil Defense said a series of Israeli strikes on Thursday left at least 58 people dead in the Gaza Strip, including 12 officers tasked with securing aid trucks in the Palestinian territory devastated by more than 14 months of war. .
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