#arms-sales

#arms-sales

Europe is increasing its defense capabilities and arms production in response to geopolitical shifts.

Turkey is eager to acquire Eurofighter jets, but negotiations are progressing slowly due to political complications.

The Biden administration paused a major arms sale to Israel due to concerns over its use in the occupied West Bank.

The US administration approved a $680 million arms package to Israel despite ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East.

US State Department approved over $5bn arms sale to Egypt despite human rights concerns.

The arms sale supports US foreign policy and security, recognizing Egypt as a strategic ally.

U.S. lawmakers are concerned about the potential misuse of 24,000 assault rifles that the Trump administration may send to Israel.

The Biden administration continues arms sales to Israel despite ongoing humanitarian crises and alleged human rights violations in Gaza.

Starmer's suspension of arms sales to Israel highlights tensions between humanitarian concerns and political pressures in foreign policy.

Germany's post-WWII identity intertwines remembrance of the Holocaust with support for Israel, leading to complex contemporary dynamics.

The International Court of Justice rejected Nicaragua's request to issue Germany emergency orders to desist arms sales to Israel.

A UK arms embargo on Israel could severely harm UK-US relations and jeopardize key defense collaborations like the F-35 project.

The Labour government faces internal pressure to change policy on Israel, focusing on restoring funding to Unrwa and limiting arms sales to Israel.