Weapons sales

German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'

In the over 100-page-long criminal complaint, the lawyers provide what they say is extensive evidence for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by Israel.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the Italy–Germany Business Forum at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026.
People stand near a destroyed vehicle as smoke rises after a reported strike on Shahran fuel tanks, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026

Elbit Systems $28B order surge driven by Israel-US strikes on Iran, CEO says

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

A United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster comes in to land behind a USAF B-1B bomber parked beside the runway at RAF Fairford airbase, in Fairford, Britain, March 8, 2026.

Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says


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.

 US President Joe Biden speaks to US Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as he arrives in San Francisco, California, US February 21, 2024.

Egyptian counter-terrorism specialist argues that not selling weapons to Israel is antisemitic

Hassan's critiques weapon sales policies, concerned about antisemitism in the UK, and the impact of demographic changes on politics. He calls for unity within the Jewish community.

 People protest on Vauxhall Bridge during a march in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, November 11, 2023.

US week approved transfer of thousands of bombs to Israel this week, official says

Despite criticisms following the death of WCK aid workers in the Gaza Strip, the US approved a transfer of a thousand additional bombs to Israel, but will only arrive next year.

 An Israeli soldier walks next to items found inside a workshop which they claim was used for weapon production and located on the lower floors of a residential building in the northern Gaza Strip, November 8, 2023.

Activists take sledgehammers to defense contractor building over Gaza

A spokesperson for the local police force said that officers received a report at 5:04am of a break-in at the premises, and, upon arriving at the location, found four people on the roof.

 Members of the Palestine Action group, upon breaking into a Teledyne building in Shipley, UK.

US considers new arms deal with Israel amid criticism and divisions over policy

As Israel evaluates its military strategy in Rafah in light of growing international pressure, US officials considers the implications of an arms deal to Israel, yet is likely to approve the sale.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Mixed messages coming from US on Israel weapons sales

The US sends mixed signals on arms to Israel. Gen. Brown says some requests denied, but leaks show ongoing future sales to reassure Israel.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken address the media at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, in January. It's incumbent upon Israel to avoid any further deterioration in the relationship with the US, the writer maintains.

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.

Iran sends Russia hundreds of ballistic missiles, sources say - exclusive

In a recent development, reports have surfaced that Iran began shipping powerful ballistic missiles to Russia as early as January, in another sign of warming ties between the two states

 Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani walks near an Iranian missile during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on February 17, 2024.

Australia 'going slow' on Israel arms export requests - report

"Nobody in the government wants to be seen to be either approving or rejecting Israeli military sales," a defense insider reportedly told the ABC.

 Aerial view of the Australian Department of Defence main office complex in Canberra October 11, 2004.