Netanyahu slams Western leaders amid calls for arms embargo

Netanyahu slams Western leaders amid calls for arms embargo

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, who in a recent radio interview called for halting the supply of weapons to Israel for its operations in Gaza, saying all “civilized” countries should be standing firmly by Israel’s side as it fights the forces of “barbarism led by Iran”. Macron and … Read more

US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say

US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say

The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on US sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, reversing a three-year-old policy to pressure the Kingdom to wind down the Yemen war. A congressional aide said the administration briefed Congress this week on its … Read more

Gallant hopes to prevent US arms embargo, Rafah op. unlikely – Eisenkot – Israel Politics

Gallant hopes to prevent US arms embargo, Rafah op. unlikely – Eisenkot – Israel Politics

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant flew to the US to meet with American senior officials regarding the ongoing negotiations for the release of the hostages and Israel’s intention to operate in Rafah. According to Minister-without-portfolio Gadi Eisenkot, that one of the goals of the visit is to prevent an American arms embargo on Israel. In … Read more