US tops global arms exports; Israel ranks eighth The Jewish state accounted for 3.1% of international weapons sales between 2020 and 2024, while also being the 15th-largest importer. JNS Staff March 10, 2025
Trump rescinds Biden-era rule linking arms sales and human rights The Biden directive required recipients of U.S. arms to provide written assurances within 45 days that they were abiding by international law. David Isaac Feb. 25, 2025
Administration acts to arm Israel and signals a desire to reform US security assistance It takes far too long for allies and partners confronting aggression to acquire the weapons they need, leaving them vulnerable or encouraging them to look elsewhere for self-defense. Bradley Bowman Feb. 13, 2025
IDF: Hezbollah arms, launchers, missiles confiscated Lebanon's PM said its army will begin disarming the Iranian terrorist proxy. Jan. 10, 2025
IDF strikes vehicle suspected of carrying arms in Southern Lebanon The Israeli military detected suspects loading weapons onto the vehicle from former Hezbollah bases. Jan. 9, 2025
Weapons, ammunition found in home of man who made threats against Jews The FBI informed law enforcement in Beverly, Mass., of the man's alleged antisemitic online threats, which prompted the search of his home. Jan. 7, 2025
IDF finds weapons stockpiles at peak of Mount Hermon Mines, explosives, anti-tank missiles, rockets and launchers were among the weapons located and destroyed. Jan. 5, 2025
Biden notifies Congress of $8b arms sale to Israel Deal aims to support the Jewish state's “long-term security by resupplying stocks of critical munitions and air defense capabilities.” Jan. 5, 2025
Israel and the foreign aid entitlement The scope of American aid extends beyond dollars; intelligence, military assets and strategic support have been all invaluable. Mitchell Bard Dec. 27, 2024
