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
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.
Republicans paint Biden as terrorist sympathizer
Biden is seen to be capitulating to terror to swing state voters and campus protesters.
US holding up weapons shipments to Israel for last two weeks, source says
The delay is an alleged attempt by the US to send a message to Israel about operating in Rafah without an appropriate and credible humanitarian plan.
Democratic congressman: Wants ‘assurances’ before approving sale of fighter jets to Israel
“It is enough of the indiscriminate bombing. I don’t want the kinds of weapons that Israel has to be utilized to have more death," Rep. Gregory Meeks said on Tuesday.
Pelosi joins call for Biden to stop transfer of US weapons to Israel
A letter was signed by Pelosi and 36 other Democrats including Representatives Barbara Lee, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
