Hyderabad, April 15 -- The Netherlands' ongoing export of military dogs to Israeli occupation forces-despite clear evidence of their use in the torture and intimidation of Palestinians-poses a serious risk of violating international law. Human rights organisations are urging an immediate suspension of these exports and the launch of an independent investigation.

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that its field team has documented multiple cases in which Israeli forces used trained dogs to attack Palestinian civilians, including children, the elderly, and the ill. These attacks often occurred during military raids on homes, hospitals, and shelters, especially in the Gaza Strip.

The organisation said that the use of att...