Weapons sales
Elbit Systems $28B order surge driven by Israel-US strikes on Iran, CEO says
The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.
Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers
Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says
Scotiabank unit sells stake in Israeli arms supplier Elbit following backlash
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
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.
Germany delays selling weapons to Israel but continues sales to Qatar, sparking criticism - report
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 - opinion
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.
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.
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.
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.
