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Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)
June 12, 2026, 2:57 am
Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel; Sa’ar lauds ‘just decision’ by new PM
New Slovenian government also drops entry restrictions on Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich, ditches ban on settlement products to ‘restore conditions for normal political dialogue’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A US C-17 sits at the Nevatim Air Base in the desert in Israel, October 13, 2023, after bringing crates of American munitions for Israel. (AP/ Lolita Baldor/ File)
February 13, 2026, 8:22 am
Israel looks to wean itself off US aid, but breaking free could cost both sides
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
By Nava Freiberg
Then-US president Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, October 18, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
January 28, 2026, 11:45 pm
Opposition MKs send ‘deep regret’ to Biden for PM blaming ’embargo’ for IDF deaths
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
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
US President Joe Biden (right) is greeted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport, October 18, 2023, in Lod. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
January 28, 2026, 1:03 am
Netanyahu: Israeli soldiers lost their lives in Gaza due to Biden-era arms embargo
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’
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
The flags of Israel and Germany fly in front of the Arrow 3 missile defense system and a radar dome during an event of the German Air Force at the Holzdorf Air Base, eastern Germany, on December 3, 2025. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
December 16, 2025, 11:55 pm
As Germany rearms, Holocaust-begotten ties with Israel take on increasing importance
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
By Stav Levaton
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers the opening speech at an economic summit hosted by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin, November 17, 2025. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP)
November 28, 2025, 6:35 pm
Merz to visit Israel for 1st time as German chancellor, will meet PM and visit Yad Vashem
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
By Agencies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers the opening speech at an economic summit hosted by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin, November 17, 2025. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP)
November 17, 2025, 2:58 pm
Germany to resume arms exports to Israel next week; Sa’ar urges others to follow
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
By Nava Freiberg, Reuters and ToI Staff
Israeli defense tech startup Commcrete develops tactical satellite communications devices deployed by defense, security, and emergency organizations in Israel, Europe, and North America. (Courtesy)
October 19, 2025, 10:54 am
When things get real, countries seeking defense tech put politics aside and go for Israel
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses the Spanish parliament in Madrid on July 9, 2025. (JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
October 8, 2025, 11:08 pm
Spanish parliament approves arms embargo on Israel
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
By AFP and ToI Staff
An Elbit Systems' staff member looks at his phone at the Eurosatory international land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris, June 13, 2022. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP)
October 5, 2025, 8:02 am
Spain keeps scrapping arms deals, but Israel’s defense trade with Europe may be salvageable
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
By Stav Levaton
Religious Zionism party party chief Bezalel Smotrich (right) and Otzma Yehudit party chief Itamar Ben Gvir are seen during a vote at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 28, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 9, 2025, 5:57 pm
Spain bans far-right lawmakers Smotrich, Ben Gvir in latest reciprocal rap
Jerusalem and Madrid hit nadir in relations after Spain unveiled new punitive measures, including an arms embargo and partial trade ban
By Lazar Berman, Agencies and ToI Staff
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a meeting with Spanish businessmen in Montevideo on July 22, 2025. (Santiago Mazzarovich / AFP)
September 7, 2025, 8:55 am
Spain plans total arms embargo on Israel, may brand Netanyahu persona non grata
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
By ToI Staff and AFP
Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z Democratic National Committee member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state, August 26, 2025. (Screenshot via JTA)
August 27, 2025, 4:26 am
DNC blocks resolution urging halt to US military aid for Israel, Palestine recognition
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
By Jacob Magid and JTA
Illustrative: Members of the Palestinian Youth Movement pull effigies out of a shipping container during a protest against the shipping and logistics giant Maersk for doing business with Israel on August 28, 2024, at the Port of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ Damian Dovarganes)
August 19, 2025, 8:20 am
In Europe, longshoremen organize to keep weapons parts from shipping to Israel
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
By MILAN CZERNY and Shomrim
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L, on February 24, 2025 in Berlin) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (on December 9, 2024 in Jerusalem (Photo by INA FASSBENDER and Maya Alleruzzo / various sources / AFP)
August 10, 2025, 7:39 pm
Germany’s arms embargo signals sharp downturn in relations with Israel
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
By Tal Schneider
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