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forumarmstrade.org -- The Forum is a network of civil society experts and a point of contact for strengthening public efforts to address the humanitarian, economic and other implications of arms transfers, security assistance, and weapons use.

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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 2h
🚨 “Ask the Arms Experts”: today at 4 pm EDT we’ll be speaking with Elias Yousif from The Stimson Center, about arms trade transparency. Tune in on Instagram @forumarmstrade 🎙️ www.stimson.org/ppl/elias-yo...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 3h
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
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EXCLUSIVE: US waives rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, letter shows
The US State Department has waived human rights conditions for ​more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt in light of Cairo's "helpful role" since the launch of the US ‌war with Iran, according ...
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The Corruption Tracker Project @armstrade-ct.bsky.social · 3h
New blog 🚨 | Our Carla (@delreveess) digs into Sardinia’s military footprint. And she’s uncovered some juicy stuff! CATC : H it all here: armstradect.substack.com/p/the-milita... 💥💥💥 @shadowworldinv1.bsky.social @forumarmstrade.bsky.social @worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 4h
www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...
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Quaker Lobby Applauds 47 Senators for Historic Vote Seeking Accountability for West Bank Violence | Friends Committee On National Legislation
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds the 47 senators who voted Tuesday to require the State Department to report on the killings of Americans in the West Bank. Since 2022, at ...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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Court Rejects Bulk of Trump Administration's Rationale for Keeping Boat Strikes Memo Secret | American Civil Liberties Union
As the government continues to bomb civilians in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, this decision ordering in camera review of the memo is a crucial win...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This could also be a good read before our event on Sudan on October 8 co-hosted with @controlarms.bsky.social www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This could be a good read before our event on Sudan on October 8 co-hosted with @controlarms.bsky.social www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
UPDATE: Caroline Buisman, Independent Int'l Fact-Finding Mission #Sudan joins: 📣War in Sudan: Outside Weapons and What Can Be Done Next 📅October 8, 3:00-4:00 PM CEST Navid Kermani, Kholood Khair, @frankslijper.bsky.social Hine-Wai Loose @controlarms.bsky.social www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
1/ Last night, all Democrats except one voted in support of a resolution related to S Res 852 that failed 47-51. Like July House vote & earlier Senate votes, the result was seen as continued evidence of Democratic opposition to military assistance to Israel. www.forumarmstrade.org/us-israel-tr...
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US Arms to Israel - Trump
This resource page is primarily a timeline of developments related to the potential or actual provision of weapons to Israel during Donald Trump's second administration (2025-2029).
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-accu...
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UK accused of 'fuelling' Yemen war as Saudi jets receive British support
Academics and civil society groups warn British military assistance to Riyadh risks complicity in further violations as fighting escalates
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
a US official later told WSJ that the Trump administration has no plans to sell weapons to Beijing & a second US official said “weapon sales to China are already prohibited by law...” Read more at: economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/interna... economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/interna...
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Washington responds after US ambassador says Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy American weapons
David Perdue, the US Ambassador to China, made an unusual claim regarding arms sales during a recent interview. He stated that President Trump asked President Xi if he desired to buy American weapons....
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
UPDATE: Hine-Wai Loose, Director @controlarms.bsky.social joining as moderator for: 📣War in Sudan: Outside Weapons and What Can Be Done Next 📅October 8, 3:00-4:00 PM CEST / 9:00-10:00 AM EDT with Navid Kermani, Kholood Khair, @frankslijper.bsky.social www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
From the UK: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Trade Unions Call On Burnham To End 'Military Collaboration' With Saudi Arabia
Exclusive: Ten trade unions have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham calling on his government to end its 'military collaboration' with Saudi Ara...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Latest "Ask the Arms Expert" interview: @jeffabramson.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social discusses "US and Global Arms Trade Trends" expressing concern about increased arms flows & militarism, continued US support to repressive regimes, + calls for following good law www.instagram.com/p/DdroYlVt9en/
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Resources on US boat strikes featured at the top of "The Week in Arms Trade Publications" newsletter, including strike tracking by @adamisacson.com and @airwars.bsky.social, new report from Special Rapporteur Ben Saul and statement by more than 70 regional legislators mailchi.mp/forumarmstra...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As #US-#China relations are in the spotlight, a reminder of our resource page that tracks major arms sales to #Taiwan... None officially notified to Congress this year via the #FMS program but more than $11 billion last year www.forumarmstrade.org/ustaiwan.html
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US Arms Sales to Taiwan
Resource page on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, first published in August 2019 as the Trump administration notified Congress of $8 billion in potential sale of 66 F-16 aircraft to Taiwan.
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.unocha.org/news/take-fi...
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Take fighting and armed drones out of populated areas: appeal to global leaders
by various OCHA teams
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
responsiblestatecraft.org/latin-americ...
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Trump and 14 Lat Am leaders ignite new drug-terror war at UN
Leaders designated 24 cartels, gangs, and drug trafficking groups as foreign terrorists. Expect lots of guns, ammo, and drone strikes to follow.
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/w...
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U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Could Be Criminal, U.N. Expert Says
A U.N. human rights investigator, like other experts, concluded that the Trump administration’s deadly attacks violate international law, and said the strikes could be crimes against humanity.
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@dawnmenaorg.bsky.social @jwrchappell.bsky.social says: The book distinguishes itself among its peers by relying on extensive interviews with people who directly participated in or witnessed the U.S. policy process. dawnmena.org/book-review-...
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Book Review: ‘Crossing the Red Line’ Reveals How Biden Enabled Israel’s Atrocities in Gaza - DAWN
Akbar Shahid Ahmed’s new book, “Crossing the Red Line: Biden, His Advisors and Israel's War in Gaza,” is the first detailed account of the decisions that made the United States complicit in Israel’s a...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
thehill.com/homenews/610...
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Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign  More than 70 lawmakers f…
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New from @imeupolicy.bsky.social authored by @jwrchappell.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social analyzes the implications of implementing Section 502B with respect to Israel, drawing from recent policy proposals, legal analysis, and media reporting. static1.squarespace.com/static/667c2...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...
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Coalition Urges Senate to Demand Answers on Violence in Palestine | Friends Committee On National Legislation
A coalition of faith and advocacy organizations signed a bold letter supporting Senator Chris Van Hollen’s (MD) West Bank 502B resolution.Since 2022, nine Americans have been killed in the West Bank b...
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IMEU Policy Project @imeupolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
THIS THURSDAY: We will be joined by @vanhollen.senate.gov to discuss Israel’s rampant human rights abuses in the illegally-occupied West Bank. Join us for a live discussion on this and more this THURSDAY at 12:15PM ET by signing up at: imeupolicy.org/briefing
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.bbc.com/news/article... here's the referenced briefing note: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
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US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
70 legislators from 13 countries across the Americas, including the United States, and Puerto Rico issued a statement calling for an immediate end to the United States government’s attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-...
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Rep. García Joins More Than 70 Lawmakers Across the Americas Urging an End to U.S. Boat Strikes and Extrajudicial Killings
Washington, D.C. — In the first joint interparliamentary action of its kind, bringing together more than 70 legislators from 13 countries across the Americas, including the United States, and Puerto R...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Daryl Kimball @armscontrolnow.bsky.social argues proposed weapons to Israel is inconsistent with US law www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-f1... See also our resource page www.forumarmstrade.org/us-israel-tr...
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Trump wants the Iran war to end. He's sending Israel 40,000 bombs anyway | This is America
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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Adam Isacson @adamisacson.com · 20/09/2026
New boat strike tonight. 4 more killed in the Caribbean. The utter degradation of the United States of America continues. www.southcom.mil/News/PressRe...
234 reported people killed (including 23 unrecovered survivors).
67 reported attack events.
71 reported boats struck.
3 reported survivors recovered.
45 reported events in the Eastern Pacific. 20 reported events in the Caribbean. 2 reported events in unspecified locations.
32 events ordered by Southern Command Commander Gen. Francis Donovan (101 reported killed). 19 events ordered by President Donald Trump (76 reported killed). 14 events ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (50 reported killed). 2 events listed as “under the direction of U.S. Southern Command” (7 reported killed).
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Impressive reporting. Highly recommended. My bottom line remains that those children died because Trump launched an illegal war on a whim—and the “Secretary of War” carried out patently illegal orders to attack Iran. Fixing this problem requires stronger guardrails to prevent wars on a whim.
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DAWN @dawnmenaorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1/ Members of Congress should introduce and pass joint resolutions of disapproval under the Arms Export Control Act to block the Trump administration's proposed $2.8 billion transfer of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, DAWN said today in a letter to every member of the Senate and House.
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U.S.: Congress Should Block $2.8 Billion Arms Package to Israel - DAWN
(Washington, D.C., September 18, 2026) — Members of Congress should introduce and pass joint resolutions of disapproval under the Arms Export Control Act to block the Trump administration's proposed $...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Wow, this was a very packed edition of "The Week in Arms Trade Publications" looking at upcoming UN First Committee and humanitarian disarmament, arms to many countries, cluster munitions, Europe's defense production, events, jobs, and much more mailchi.mp/forumarmstra...
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ArmsTradePubs: First Committee Briefing Book 2026; arms to Saudia Arabia, Israel, Argentina; cluster munitions in SE Asia; new jobs, and more
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Israel to seek compensation from the U.S. after Saudi F-35 deal www.cbsnews.com/live-updates... See our resource pages for more on: US-Saudi arms www.forumarmstrade.org/us-saudi-arm... US-Israel arms www.forumarmstrade.org/us-israel-tr...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📅Join us October 8 for War in Sudan: Outside Weapons and What Can Be Done Next co-hosted with @controlarms.bsky.social Details at www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
@banclusterbombs.bsky.social press release at conclusion of Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions icblcmc.org/our-impact/c...
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Cluster Munition Ban Holds Firm: States Condemn Any Use as Thailand Admits Use and Mali Faces Cal...
(Vientiane,18 September 2026) - The Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) welcomes the strong messages in support of the norm against cluster munitions delivered by States Parties at the Third Review Confe...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
proposed #FMS Foreign Military Sales now surpass ----> $121 billion <------- worldwide for calendar year 2026, after these recent notifications: * #SaudiArabia $24.3 billion for 48 F-35 fighter aircraft * #Spain $75 million for 7 Sonar updgrade kits www.forumarmstrade.org/major-arms-s...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
1/ Another massive #FMS arms sale proposed to #SaudiArabia today $24.3 billion for forty-eight (48) F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft with conventional takeoff and landing; and forty-nine (49) Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines (48 installed, 1 spare) www.state.gov/releases/bur...
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft - United States Department of State
Transmittal #26-69 The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their purchase of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike ...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
1/ Yesterday, Senator Markey introduced S.J.Res.216 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval on the proposed sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia (this $5.0 billion FMS notification as we understand it www.state.gov/releases/bur...) www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260916-us-...
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US senator vows to block $2.8B arms transfer to Israel
US Sen. Chris Van Hollen vowed Wednesday to block a proposed $2.8 billion arms transfer to Israel, criticizing the provision of heavy munitions amid persistent bombardments across the Gaza Strip, A…
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Aftermath: A Second Middle East Front - The American Prospect
The U.S. is officially uninvolved in fighting between Houthis and the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, but quietly they are offering the Saudis support.
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2026/9/meeks...
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Meeks Places Hold on Trump Administration’s $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Statement of Senator Peter Welch: "The U.S. and the other major powers should join both the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention..." @banclusterbombs.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social www.welch.senate.gov/statement-on...
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Statement on Cluster Munitions | Senator Welch
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Adam Isacson @adamisacson.com · 15/09/2026
In this work, we have to denounce and complain a lot. But we also have to propose and show a better way—especially on security, where alternatives to "mano dura" need more attention. We're doing that at an event in New York on Monday. Please join us:
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Retaking the Security Agenda in Latin America - WOLA
Too many current political discussions start from the premise that protecting populations from violence requires restricting rights or eroding checks on executive power. This side event will challenge...
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎬 Tune in tomorrow for “Ask the Arms Experts,” with Jeff Abramson , director of the Forum on the Arms Trade. We will be discussing the U.S. and global arms trends- live on Instagram at 4:30 pm ET. 👉 Follow us @forumarmstrade to join the discussion
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Catch commentary from Annelle Sheline who writes over on X: Although this proved futile in 2025 & under Biden in 2024, Trump is likely to restart airstrikes on Yemen Years of bombing the Houthis has failed Instead, Saudi Arabia should negotiate with them www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY6h...
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Houthis capture Yemen’s Red Sea coastline: A new frontline in the Iran war?
YouTube video by The Newsmakers
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our US arms to #Israel resource page is updated with the new 502B resolution and today's reporting of a possible 40,000 2,000-pound bomb sale. See www.forumarmstrade.org/us-israel-tr...
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US Arms to Israel - Trump
This resource page is primarily a timeline of developments related to the potential or actual provision of weapons to Israel during Donald Trump's second administration (2025-2029).
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.
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Cluster Munition Coalition @banclusterbombs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions opened in Vientiane. CMC's opening remarks were given by survivor Umarbek Pulodov, who urged states to: universalize the ban with no exceptions, fund survivor support long-term, and center survivors in decisions. bit.ly/46UYlDH
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Commentary from @adamisacson.com and John Walsh @wola-org.bsky.social via @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/the-us-is-...
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Trump Used to Fantasize About Killing Suspects. Now He’s Doing It.
Mona welcomes John Walsh and Adam Isacson of the Washington Office on Latin America to discuss Operation Southern Spear
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Another packed "The Week in Arms Trade Publications" cluster munitions, killer robots, gender and small arms control, white phosphorus and much more @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social @banclusterbombs.bsky.social @hrw.org @jeffabramson.bsky.social @gensac.network mailchi.mp/forumarmstra...
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ArmsTradePubs: Cluster Munition Monitor 2026, lethal autonomous weapons, white phosphorus, gender and small arms, and more
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