2024-05-09 19:59:39
Implications of US Pause on Arms Shipment to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
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World - South China Morning Post
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US President Joe Biden paused the delivery of high payload munitions to Israel due to concerns over a possible offensive in Rafah that could put Palestinian civilians at risk, according to Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. The US remains committed to Israel's defense, but Austin emphasized the preference for no major combat in Rafah and the need to protect civilian lives. The decision on the munitions shipment is not final.
New York Times - Middle East
Turning Point or Breaking Point? Biden’s Pause on Weapons Tests Ties to Israel
Politics
President Biden's decision to pause the delivery of bombs to Israel sends a clear signal that his patience has limits, marking a significant turning point in the US-Israel relationship. However, it may not necessarily be a breaking point as other weapons are still being sent to Israel, and no final decision has been made on the bombs in limbo. The pause is intended to prompt Israel to change course in their plans to invade Rafah, a move opposed by the Biden administration due to concerns about..
The Guardian
David Cameron says UK will not follow US in withholding arms sales to Israel
Politics
David Cameron stated that the UK will not follow the US in withholding arms sales to Israel, emphasizing the difference in their positions as the UK is not a significant state-to-state arms supplier to Israel. The UK reiterated its stance against supporting a major operation in Rafah without a clear plan to protect civilians, and emphasized the importance of licensing procedures for defense exports.
The Guardian
Does Israel need more US arms for a Rafah offensive?
Politics
The volume of US military aid to Israel suggests that the intensity of the assault on Gaza would not have been possible without American arms. The US has supplied Israel with bombs, shells, and other munitions, with over 100 separate foreign military sales since October 2020. While the US has paused the supply of larger bombs, Israel still has access to other types of weapons, including tank rounds and artillery shells.
EL PAÍS
Israel asegura que seguirá con sus planes en Gaza pese a las advertencias de Biden sobre el envío de armas
Política
Israel asegura que seguirá con sus planes en Gaza a pesar de las advertencias de Biden sobre el envío de armas. El ministro de Defensa afirma que el Estado de Israel no puede ser sometido y que se mantendrá firme en sus objetivos. A pesar de las diferencias con Estados Unidos, Israel insiste en enfrentarse a la guerra en Gaza sin ayuda extranjera.
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