President Biden sends arms to Israel under an Obama-era $38 billion aid agreement that runs until 2026. Israel’s purchases include the types of bombs dropped in Gaza.
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U.N. Rights Body Calls for a Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel
The resolution adds diplomatic weight to international demands to curb the supply of weapons being used in Gaza.
Dwindling Ammunition Stocks Pose Grave Threat to Ukraine
What few munitions remain are often mismatched with battlefield needs as the country’s forces gird for an expected Russian offensive this summer.
Israel to Add Gaza Aid Routes After Biden’s Tense Call With Netanyahu
The president denounced the killing of seven humanitarian workers in a tense call with Israel’s prime minister. Within hours, Israel agreed to increase aid deliveries.
Ukraine’s Arms Industry Is Growing, but Is It Growing Fast Enough?
Kyiv is aiming to build its own weapons to bring the fight to Russia. But it will take time Ukraine might not have.
A Loyal Israel Ally, Germany Shifts Tone as the Toll in Gaza Mounts
Supporting Israel is seen as a historic duty in Germany, but the worsening crisis has pushed German officials to ask whether that backing has gone too far.
How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy
President Biden has tried persuading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu behind the scenes. But critics say it is time for a different approach.
Mutual Frustrations Arise in U.S.-Ukraine Alliance
Ukrainian officials are disheartened about stalled aid. The Pentagon wants Kyiv to heed its advice on how to fight.
Why More American Weapons Will Soon Be Made Outside America
With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia.
Plan to Arm Ukraine Would Bypass Aid Blockade by Mike Johnson and the House
A short-term measure carries political and military risks as the Biden administration considers whether to tap into U.S. stockpiles again.