Arms trade

Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms

Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed.

Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022
Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

Elbit Systems secures $1.4b. European defense contract as backlog passes $30b.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi


Canada should be ashamed of its 'arms embargo' on Israel - editorial

FM Israel Katz said history “will judge the Canadian government’s current move harshly." He is correct. Tuesday was not Canada’s finest hour.

 National Flag of Canada (Queen's Park, Toronto).

Canada's 'arms embargo' on Israel: Foreign policy theater for domestic audiences - analysis

In 2021, Canada's military product exports to Israel were worth around $21 million Canadian. Israel's defense budget is in the billions.

 Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 2, 2024.

Iran using European ports to smuggle arms to Hezbollah - report

This arms laundering was done due to Israeli military pressure on Iranian assets in Syria and Lebanon.

 An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this picture obtained on December 31, 2022.

Dutch court's anti-Israel ruling is meaningless, but part of a dangerous trend - opinion

The real losers of this lawsuit could end up being the Dutch government and the Dutch people.

 Illustrative image of a court gavel.

US requests Israeli commitment on American weapon use in Gaza, sets deadline for response

Israel is being asked to comply with new regulations demanding the use of US arms in accordance to international law and the allowance of US aid deliveries.

 U.S. President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

UK may halt arms exports to Israel if IDF goes through with Rafah operation - report

Foreign Secretary David Cameron responded by sending two letters to the Foreign Affairs Committee, one regarding the planned Israel invasion of Rafah, and the other regarding arms exports to Israel.

 British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meets with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (not pictured), in Amman, Jordan December 20, 2023.

Turkey's Erdogan links German support of Israel in Gaza to Holocaust guilt

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Istanbul, Turkey October 28, 2023.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances to UK's BAE defense plant

There have been regular demonstrations in cities across Europe in recent weeks to show support for Gaza's Palestinians.

 Protestors blockade BAE Systems Rochester, in support of Palestinians, in Rochester

Danish DM fires key staff member after purchasing arms from Israel

Denmark agreed to purchase artillery systems from Israel's Elbit Systems after having donated much of its own weapon systems to Ukraine.

Elbit's EXTRA rocket system.

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MIDDLE ISRAEL: There’s little to celebrate about Israeli arms exports, but this is an exception.

 VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem.