[Greens-Media] Government must end military exports to Israel

[Bolwell, Kristian (Sen K. Nettle)]

Government must end military exports to Israel

10.06.07

Australia's multi million dollar military trade relationship with Israel
must end, Greens Senator Kerry Nettle said today speaking at the
international day of action to commemorate the 40 year military
occupation of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza.

"The last thing the Israeli's need after 40 years of military occupation
is more weapons and military hardware", Senator Nettle said.

"Instead of working to find a peaceful solution to the Palestine-Israeli
conflict, the Australian Government has chosen the path of arming the
occupiers.

"Australian-Israeli defence trade was valued at over $15 Million between
January 2005 and October 2006 including:

*	$3.4 million in permanent exports
*	$12.5 million in repairs to military equipment.  

"The Greens believe Australia should take the lead in diplomatic efforts
to find a lasting peace and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis,
instead of continuing to arm the Israelis." Senator Nettle said.

Questions asked by the Greens in the Senate have revealed that defence
exports to Israel over the previous five years have averaged three
million a year. The export of weapons and equipment have included
military explosive devices, military electronic equipment, parts for
military vehicles and aircraft and armoured equipment.

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Kristian Bolwell
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Senator Kerry Nettle
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