# When do arms exports violate international law?

https://mins.news/en/video/51806

- DW News, 2026-09-09 18:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ5xK5iGvRQ

> The International Court of Justice is considering whether Nicaragua’s case against Germany can proceed over Berlin’s support for Israel during the war in Gaza. Nicaragua alleges Germany violated its duties under the 1948 Genocide Convention, while Germany contests the court’s jurisdiction. Law professor Mary Ellen explains the legal responsibility of supplying arms to an ally.

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