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Would you encourage divestment from companies producing “dual-use” products, such as military weapons that can be used for defensive or offensive purposes?

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Would you encourage divestment from companies producing “dual-use” products, such as military weapons that can be used for defensive or offensive purposes?

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Both companies and the end-users of their products bear the responsibility for any misuse of them. Self-defense would be construed as a legitimate use of military weapons, but not offense. Israel has every right to defend herself, but only within the confines of international law.