Arms sales

Yair Lapid, meeting with several Democratic senators ahead of the Israeli election, criticized those who voted to block arms sales to Israel, urging them not to give up on the country and stating that boycotts are 'not the way'.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that further American arms deliveries to Ukraine are 'unacceptable' during talks in Manila. Lavrov urged a diplomatic solution to the conflict, as Kyiv seeks to revive peace efforts and Washington shifts focus toward ending the war.

Military assistance to Israel previously had bipartisan support in Washington. Now, Democrats are divided over whether to continue selling arms to Israel, shifting the focus from funding to arms sales.

Andy Burnham, a Labour MP and presumed next party leader, has apologized for Labour's past failures on Palestine policy but faces pressure to implement concrete changes like halting arms sales to Israel and ending the crackdown on anti-genocide protesters. Polls show strong Labour member support for an arms embargo (78%) and a trade ban on Israeli settlements (87%), with 58% citing Palestine policy as crucial for leadership decisions. A Labour conference motion last year accepted a UN report finding Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

Trump plans billions in arms sales as he attends a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, amid alliance tensions related to Iran. The summit occurs three months after Trump stated he was considering withdrawing from NATO.

Candidates criticizing Israel and accusing it of genocide, while calling to halt arms sales, aim to replicate recent electoral successes in New York and Colorado across states like Arizona and Massachusetts. The article highlights a growing trend of far-left political candidates in the US leveraging anti-Israel rhetoric to gain support.

NYC Democratic primary voters selected Midtown Manhattan's choice, state Assemblyman Micah Lasher, who supports continuing arms sales to Israel and disagrees with the claim that Israel has committed genocide, as noted by National Review's Jim Geraghty.

The threat across the Strait is increasing, with the US president adopting Chinese talking points, leading to questions about potential changes in arms sales to Taiwan.

Activists disrupted a German military exhibit in protest against arms sales to Israel. The incident highlights opposition to international arms trade involving Israel.

The US is experiencing delays in arms sales to allies, leading to concerns about its reliability as a supplier. An analyst stated the US is becoming less dependable in this role.

Japan’s defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi rejects claims of militarism and justifies defense policies, including arms sales and increased regional military presence, as efforts to support partners' self-defense capabilities.

Members of Congress reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan despite President Donald Trump's characterization of $14 billion in approved arms sales to the island as a 'negotiating chip' with China.

US President Donald Trump returned from Beijing with trade deals and praised his relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, Beijing sought concessions on Taiwan, urging Washington to reduce arms sales packages and slow approval rates.

The U.S. Navy's acting secretary announced that arms sales to Taiwan have been temporarily paused to prioritize munitions supplies needed for Iran operations. This decision reflects resource allocation priorities within the American military.

The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy announced that arms sales to Taiwan have been paused to prioritize munitions availability for American military operations in Iran. This decision reflects competing military supply priorities between different regions and strategic interests.

Trump announces he will speak directly with Taiwan's president, breaking from established diplomatic protocol. The statement comes amid deliberations over a potential $14 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, which China disputes sovereignty over.

The US State Department approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies, citing emergency circumstances to bypass congressional approval. The decision fast-tracked the sales without requiring authorization from the US Congress.

China has imposed export restrictions on European Union firms in response to arms sales to Taiwan. The measures are linked to tensions over Taiwan's defense and China's stance on cross-strait relations.

Anti-war protesters in New York were arrested during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms sales to Israel. The protest highlights growing opposition to military aid for Israel amid ongoing conflicts.

During Trump's second term, the United States conducted arms sales to Taiwan that exceeded the total value of sales during the Biden administration by nearly 40%. The comparison highlights a significant increase under Trump's tenure.