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On 3 July 2024, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Woodward to respond to the call by UN Experts to cease the transfer of arms to Israel. The company did not respond.
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A Honeywell-manufactured inertial measurement unit was allegedly used in an Israeli attack on a Gaza school, killing 40 Palestinians, including 14 children and nine women. Al Jazeera’s analysis highlights ongoing criticism of US support for Israel amidst accusations of international law violations.
UN experts demand an immediate halt to arms transfers to Israel, citing serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations. They warn that states, companies, and investors risk complicity in potential international crimes, including genocide, by continuing these transfers amidst ongoing violence in Gaza.
KLP took the decision to divest its $69m stake in the industrial manufacturing group earlier this month after Caterpillar failed to provide satisfactory assurances it was taking action to reduce the risk of its equipment being used by the Israeli military against Palestinians in violation of international law.
Borussia Dortmund faces backlash for a sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall, a weapons manufacturer. Critics, including impACT International and the German Peace Society, argue that the partnership contradicts UEFA's commitment to human rights, citing Rheinmetall's involvement in arms production and international conflicts.
UN experts call for an immediate halt to arms exports to Israel, citing potential violations of international humanitarian law and emphasizing States' responsibilities under the Geneva Conventions and the Arms Trade Treaty. They also stated that arms companies had not demonstrated the heightened human rights due diligence required of them and, accordingly, risk complicity in violations.