US to resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
Arms supply had been halted over role in Yemen war, but move is sign of hope kingdom can help resolve Gaza conflict
UK reportedly suspends arms export licence applications for Israel ‘pending review’
Government department denies policy change, saying applications will be considered on ‘case by case basis’
The UK’s arms sales to Israel are tiny – but here’s why Netanyahu’s government is panicking about a possible ban
Azriel Bermant
Netanyahu is becoming increasingly isolated, and Britain remains one of its closest allies in Europe. Starmer’s decision will count, writes academic Azriel Bermant
July 2024
UK delays decision on banning some arms sales to Israel amid Lebanon crisis
Decision likely to be delayed several weeks, while charities say UK government is facilitating ‘decimation of Gaza’
‘Smoking gun’ evidence points to UAE involvement in Sudan civil war
Exclusive: Discovery of Emirati passports in wreckage suggest covert boots on the ground, despite Gulf state’s denials
Czech Republic says shells for Ukraine plan will fall short without more money
I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing
Zarah Sultana
US reportedly foiled Russian plot to kill boss of German arms firm supplying Ukraine
June 2024
The Tories’ hidden legacies
What is the Tories’ Middle East legacy? Quietly tying Britain to the Gulf states and the brutal war in Yemen
David Wearing
Activists tell UK arms makers they may face criminal liability over sales to Israel
UK ‘morally incoherent’ for sending arms to Israel and aid to Gaza, says Oxfam chief
Australia news live
Minns ‘really sorry’ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice – as it happened
Pope calls on G7 leaders to ban use of autonomous weapons
UK has issued 108 arms export licences to Israel since 7 October
More than 100 artists tell Starmer to halt arms sales to Israel if he becomes PM
May 2024
New review by UK ministers again finds no reason to stop arms exports to Israel
Latest three-month period to 24 April includes Israeli strike that killed three workers for British World Central Kitchen
Brief letters
An arresting picture of a child in Rafah that should end the supply of arms to Israel
Letters: This is no ‘tragic mishap’ | Votes and phones for teenagers | D-day and Dunkirk’s domination | On the hunt for Private Eye | One-word slogans
Summary of advice that UK arms sales to Israel not unlawful to be released
UK government adviser on disruptive protest accused of conflict of interest
Does Israel need more US arms for a Rafah offensive?
