Weapons sales
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
Finnish parliament strikes down initiative aimed at restricting weapons purchases from Israel
US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'
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.
US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say
The Houthis ousted a Saudi-backed government from Sanaa in late 2014 and have been at war against a Saudi-led military alliance since 2015.
Senate Republicans allege Biden 'deliberately withholding' defense materials from Israel
The Republican's letter on Friday alleged the White House deliberately withheld 120 mm tank ammunition, 120 mm mortar ammunition, light tactical vehicles, air-to-air missiles, and more.
Israel Police arrest four in Ben-Gvir's ministry for firearm license bribery
The suspects include a licensing official at the National Security Ministry, as well as three officials who worked to collect firearm license applications and approve them.
US resumes arms shipments to Israel, including 500-pound bombs - WSJ report
According to reports, the bombs "are in the process of being shipped" and could arrive in Israel in coming weeks.
US weapons were used in deadly Israeli Rafah strike, say munition experts
The experts stated that the serial numbers visible on the fragments of the munitions matched those for a manufacturer of GBU-39 parts based in California.
US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia - report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the US and Saudi Arabia were very close to concluding a set of agreements on nuclear energy, security and defense cooperation.
WH: Biden’s positions not inconsistent following approval of $1b. new weapons transfers to Israel
Jean-Pierre added that the White House’s messaging on Rafah has been consistent, and so has its messaging about Israel’s right to defend itself.
US State Dept moves $1b. weapons aid for Israel to congressional review, US official says
Biden's support for Israel in its war against Hamas has emerged as a political liability for the president, particularly among young Democrats, as he runs for re-election this year.
