Arms exports are not a neutral act – they never have been. They have the potential to perpetuate a conflict and potentially contribute to violations of international law. The current situation in Gaza exemplifies the horrendous impact that arms such as bombs and rockets can have on innocent civilians in a conflict. Cognizant of the threat deriving from arms exports, President Ramaphosa, stated in his opening remarks at the Cairo Summit for Peace on 21 October 2023 on the Palestine situation:“We therefore call on all parties to exercise restraint and on all state actors to desist from providing weapons to either of the sides to the conflict.”
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