Un Ponte Per, together with civil society organisations committed to the defence of human rights and the promotion of peace, is taking Leonardo S.p.A. and the Italian State to court to stop the sale of arms to Israel and is launching a fundraising campaign to support the legal action.

With the first hearing, to be held on 27 March 2026 at the Civil Court of Rome, the legal action against Leonardo S.p.A. and the Italian State, which we have promoted together with A Buon Diritto, ACLI, ARCI, AssoPacePalestina, ATTAC Italia, and Pax Christi to stop the sale of armaments to Israel, comes to life.

This is a crucial step in a battle that poses a stark question: is it legitimate to continue exporting arms to a country involved in military operations that have caused tens of thousands of civilian casualties and are the subject of serious contestation by the international community?

For us, the answer is clear: no.

A LAWSUIT TO STOP ARMS EXPORTS

On 29 September 2025, we filed a summons with the Civil Court of Rome asking that the arms supply contracts entered into by Leonardo S.p.A. - a company owned by the Italian State - with the State of Israel be declared null and void.

We consider such contracts to be contrary to Article 11 of the Constitution, Law 185/1990 on the arms trade, and international law.

This is not a symbolic protest. It is a judicial action asking the judiciary to verify precise responsibilities.

GAZA, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ITALIANRESPONSIBILITY

After 7 October 2023, as the Gaza Strip was devastated by bombing and the conflict spread across the region, several European countries introduced restrictions on arms exports to Israel. Italy, on the other hand, did not suspend the authorisations, effectively continuing to allow supplies.

This lawsuit challenges a clear choice: to continue trading in arms even in the face of serious and documented human rights violations. We demand that this choice be judged for what it is.

A FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE

Alongside the legal action, we launched a public fundraising campaign to support the costs of the proceedings: legal fees, technical advice and communication activities.

Dealing with a large industrial group and the Italian state in court is a complex challenge that requires adequate resources.

It is an unequal but necessary battle. It is also the only way to turn indignation into a concrete act.

For months we have been watching with anger and helplessness what is happening in Gaza.
Today you can do something concrete. With this legal action you can make your voice heard and turn indignation into action.

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