Denmark Faces Legal Battle Over F-35 Parts Supply to Israel
The Danish government is under fire for providing F-35 components to Israel, despite allegations of complicity in Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen defended the arms exports, insisting they were lawful and should not be judged by domestic courts.
Amnesty International, Oxfam Denmark, Action Aid Denmark, and Al-Haq have filed a lawsuit demanding a halt to Danish arms sales to Israel. They argue that F-35 strikes on Palestinian civilians demonstrate Denmark’s violation of international law, as the fighter jets contain critical components from Danish defense company Terma.
Despite government claims that the exports comply with EU obligations, legal warnings and public support for the lawsuit highlight growing concerns over Denmark’s role in contributing to civilian casualties in Gaza. Critics accuse the government of evading accountability by avoiding parliamentary discussions and now challenging the judiciary’s right to hear the case.
With increasing pressure on Denmark to reassess its arms exports, the outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for international law compliance in the arms trade.