weapons sales

Biden receives hundreds of reports that US weapons caused 'unnecessary harm' in Gaza

A US State Department spokesperson said that it is “reasonable” to assess that Israel may have violated international law but that reaching such a conclusion is “incredibly difficult.”

Australia reviewing at least 66 defense-related export permits to Israel

A Defense Department spokesperson was quoted by the Guardian as confirming that the process is underway. 

 A soldier gestures near the border with Gaza

Facing the possibility of more weapons embargoes, Israel copes

While the US has slowed some weapons deliveries, Israeli officials express limited concern over the impact of these restrictions

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
19/09/2024

Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, source says

Legal challenges across Europe have also led other allies of Israel to pause or suspend arms exports.

18/09/2024

Germany delays selling weapons to Israel but continues sales to Qatar, sparking criticism

Shortly after October 7, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to Israel and delivered a pledge of unconditional solidarity with Jerusalem.

Israel’s dilemma: Navigating relations with Germany’s rising political extremes

As Germany's AfD and BSW gain traction in regional elections, Israel faces a tough choice: engage with these political extremes or maintain its stance of boycotting them altogether.

By ELDAD BECK
31/08/2024
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet takes off from Ovda airbase

Slovakia set to buy six air defense systems from Israel

Slovakia's government approved the purchase of six Israeli mobile air defense systems and over 1,300 heavy terrain vehicles with the Czech Republic to strengthen air defense amid rising tensions.

By REUTERS
28/08/2024

In plain sight: Houthi-backed arms dealers in Yemen sell guns, rifles, grenades on X

Selling weapons on X is against the terms of service; the company’s failure to identify the Houthi-linked trade could mean Musk’s company has broken US law.

Corbyn: UK not abiding by int'l law, supplying arms to 'genocidal' country

Corbyn is also in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new pro-Palestine group, which would increase their sway in Parliament.

State Dept. defends ability to hold Israel accountable for proper weapons use

"We urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate reports of gross violations of human rights and take all appropriate action," he said. 

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