The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arms-embargo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png arms embargo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arms-embargo/ 32 32 Israel looks to wean itself off US aid, but breaking free could cost both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-looks-to-wean-itself-off-us-aid-but-breaking-free-could-cost-both-sides/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:22:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743329 As PM urges 'maximal independence' after years of getting billions from Washington, past officials say IDF can benefit from more freedom, but shift could also destabilize region

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]]> Opposition MKs send ‘deep regret’ to Biden for PM blaming ’embargo’ for IDF deaths https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-mks-send-deep-regret-to-biden-for-pm-blaming-embargo-for-idf-deaths/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:45:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3743780 Lawmakers pen letter thanking former US president for post-Oct. 7 support, say he is 'one of Israel's greatest friends'; senior Israeli security officials said 'furious' with PM's claim

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]]> Netanyahu: Israeli soldiers lost their lives in Gaza due to Biden-era arms embargo https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israeli-soldiers-lost-their-lives-in-gaza-due-to-biden-era-arms-embargo/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3743032 In incendiary allegation, premier says IDF 'didn't have enough ammunition,' but 'embargo' ended when Trump took office; furious Biden aides say claim 'categorically false,' PM 'ungrateful'

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]]> As Germany rearms, Holocaust-begotten ties with Israel take on increasing importance https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-germany-rearms-holocaust-begotten-ties-with-israel-take-on-increasing-importance/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:55:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711282 Delivery of Jerusalem's Arrow 3 missile defense system to Berlin marks historic reversal, reflecting growing relationship forged by guilt and anchored today in strategic necessity

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]]> Merz to visit Israel for 1st time as German chancellor, will meet PM and visit Yad Vashem https://www.timesofisrael.com/merz-to-visit-israel-for-1st-time-as-german-chancellor-will-meet-pm-and-visit-yad-vashem/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:35:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3700183 German chancellor to discuss ceasefire, bilateral ties at meeting with Netanyahu next month; will be first elected leader of a major European country to visit Israel in over a year

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]]> Germany to resume arms exports to Israel next week; Sa’ar urges others to follow https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-resume-arms-exports-to-israel-next-week-saar-urges-others-to-follow/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:58:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3690538 Berlin says decision hinges on Israel's commitment to ceasefire, influx of aid to Gaza; Germany halted some weapons sales in August ahead of Israel's plan to conquer Gaza City

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]]> When things get real, countries seeking defense tech put politics aside and go for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-things-get-real-countries-seeking-defense-tech-put-politics-aside-and-go-for-israel/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:54:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3660612 Technological superiority will decide the outcome of future wars, fueling interest for Israeli defense solutions born in the wake of the Oct. 7 onslaught, overriding boycott tensions, experts say

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]]> Spanish parliament approves arms embargo on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/spanish-parliament-approves-arms-embargo-on-israel/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:08:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659916 Vote enshrines law that bans all weapons deals, outlaws the transit of jet fuel with potential military use and bars advertising products coming from Israeli settlements

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]]> Spain keeps scrapping arms deals, but Israel’s defense trade with Europe may be salvageable https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-keeps-scrapping-arms-deals-but-israels-defense-trade-with-europe-may-be-salvageable/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:02:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644204 Madrid's position is an outlier, likely a product of internal politics, experts say; rest of NATO unlikely to cut off a top weapons supplier just as it looks to rearm against Russia

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]]> Spain bans far-right lawmakers Smotrich, Ben Gvir in latest reciprocal rap https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-bans-far-right-lawmakers-smotrich-ben-gvir-in-latest-reciprocal-rap/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:57:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637785 Jerusalem and Madrid hit nadir in relations after Spain unveiled new punitive measures, including an arms embargo and partial trade ban

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]]> Spain plans total arms embargo on Israel, may brand Netanyahu persona non grata https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-plans-total-arms-embargo-on-israel-may-brand-netanyahu-persona-non-grata/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:55:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635669 Madrid to ban all weapons deals with any private or public Israeli organization; labor minister pushes for ban in Spanish ports on vessels carrying arms to Israel

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]]> DNC blocks resolution urging halt to US military aid for Israel, Palestine recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/dnc-blocks-resolution-urging-halt-to-us-military-aid-for-israel-palestine-recognition/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:26:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628186 Text of hardline resolution doesn't mention hostages; panel adopts more measured proposal before chairman withdraws it and agrees to set up task force for further talks on matter

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]]> In Europe, longshoremen organize to keep weapons parts from shipping to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-europe-longshoremen-organize-to-keep-weapons-parts-from-shipping-to-israel/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:20:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3620087 Joining the Houthis and some governments, dock workers are trying to disrupt Israel’s supply chain to protest the Gaza war, though Jerusalem claims the effort has yet to make waves

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]]> Germany’s arms embargo signals sharp downturn in relations with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/germanys-arms-embargo-signals-sharp-downturn-in-relations-with-israel/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:39:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3616844 Chancellor Merz’s decision to restrict sales of offensive weapons to Israel appears to have caught Jerusalem off guard. Where things go from here may depend on Jerusalem's response

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]]> Spain reneges on $325m purchase of anti-tank missiles from Israel’s Rafael https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-reneges-on-325m-purchase-of-anti-tank-missiles-from-israels-rafael/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:28:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563967 Withdrawal from deal to buy 168 launchers and 1,680 missiles, signed days before the Oct. 7 attack, comes as Madrid calls for sanctions and arms embargo on Israel over Gaza war

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