JUDGES in the Netherlands today ordered the Dutch government to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of violations of international law.

The move follows a demand by international trade unions for governments to reverse their decisions to cease funding to a key United Nations aid agency.

A trio of human rights organisations brought a civil suit against the Netherlands in December, arguing authorities needed to reevaluate the export licence in light of Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip.