Japan BDS is taking action against Japanese industrial robots involved in Israel's military operations. Shir Hever alerted Japan BDS that these robots, marketed for civilian use, may be classified as dual-use items, applicable in both civilian and military contexts. Activists argue that their sales to Israel could breach international law. However, the classification of dual-use items is vague, complicating the legal landscape around accountability. The issue extends beyond Japan, with similar situations seen globally, raising awareness of civilian products supporting military actions across borders.
When Shir Hever alerted Japan BDS, he discussed how Japanese industrial robots, used for auto and medical purposes, were also being employed in Israeli weapons factories.
Hever emphasized that dual-use items blur lines between civilian and military applications, complicating legal definitions and enforcement as they become harder to identify.
Hever indicated that without concrete evidence of weaponization, it is challenging to classify an item definitively as dual-use, which complicates legal accountability in arms trade.
The presence of dual-use items across countries highlights a broader issue wherein civilian products inadvertently assist military actions, raising concerns over international complicity.
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