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Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel

Luke Tress in Forward · 20 Nov

Progressive Jewish groups, led by J Street, are supporting Senate resolutions introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders that aim to block arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and its relations with the Biden administration.

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Whoever the next Tory leader is, they will hold Labour’s feet to the fire on Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Oct

The upcoming leadership change in the UK's Conservative Party, with either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick poised to succeed Rishi Sunak, will likely sharpen the focus on Israel in British politics.

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The hostage murders are a wake-up call: U.S. officials must stop enabling Netanyahu

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 4 Sep

In the wake of the murder of six hostages by Hamas, the article critiques the U.S. administration's approach to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the situation.

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Labour’s arms ban: bad timing and bad politics

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Sep

The Labour Party's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel has been met with widespread criticism due to its poor timing and political implications.

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Biden’s Israel threat slammed by pro-Israel lawmakers, mainstream Jewish groups

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 8 May

President Joe Biden's recent remarks suggesting a possible halt in offensive weapons transfers to Israel if Israel invades Rafah has sparked criticism from pro-Israel lawmakers and mainstream Jewish groups across the U.S. Criticism came from both Democrats and Republicans who expressed concerns about potential negative consequences of such a move including lengthening the fighting, increasing civilian casualties, and undermining chances for peace deals.

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Stopping arms sales to Israel would harm the UK

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Mar

Amid calls to suspend arms sales to Israel following recent events, such as the October 7 atrocities, concerns have been raised about the practical implications and potential harm it could cause to the UK.

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Israel ‘weighing its options’ on retaliation for Canada’s weapon sales ban, says ambassador Iddo Moed

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Mar

Israel's ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, discusses the impact of Canada's recent decision to halt arms sales to Israel and the broader diplomatic implications.

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Israel ‘weighing its options’ on retaliation for Canada’s weapon sales ban, says ambassador Iddo Moed

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Mar

Israeli Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, discusses the implications of Canada’s recent motion to ban arms sales to Israel, emphasizing the symbolic impact rather than the practical effect on Israel's defense capabilities.

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The Biden Administration Facing the Middle East

Israel Policy Pod · 2 Feb 2021

In this discussion, Elisa Catalano Ewers and Kaleigh Thomas from the Center for a New American Security talk about the Biden administration's approach to the Middle East.