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Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that the German government will not oppose further deliveries of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift in policy following the halt of arms sales to the country after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This move comes despite opposition from the Greens, the coalition partner, citing human rights concerns and Saudi Arabia's involvement in the Yemen war.
The Biden administration has delayed the sale of over 20,000 U.S.-made rifles to Israel due to concerns about attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The administration is seeking assurances from Israel that the firearms will not be given to settlers and is also concerned about the potential use of the weapons by Israeli police units with human rights concerns. The delay reflects the administration's warnings to Israel to address violence by settlers against Palestinians. The sale has not yet been formally notified to Israel, and the State Department did not comment on the matter.