Israeli weapons companies should be removed from Sydney defence expo, MPs and human rights experts say

Exclusive: Australian member of UN commission criticises Elbit and Rafael for being ‘key enablers’ of Israel’s war on GazaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo government MPs alongside human rights experts have called for Israel’s largest weapons companies to be removed from a defence conference in Sydney next week, which is sponsored by the state government.The call comes after a UN commission of inquiry found Israel was committing genocide in Gaza, and after warnings the Australian government may be breaching its international obligations by trading with weapons companies linked to alleged war crimes. Continue reading...

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