Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast Which countries are selling arms to Israel?
May 14, 2025
Join Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist and filmmaker currently in Berlin, as he unveils the intricate web of international arms sales to Israel. He sheds light on the surprising scale of UK and Australian arms exports while stressing the dominance of the U.S. and Germany as key suppliers. The conversation dives into ethical dilemmas faced by these nations amidst allegations of human rights violations and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Loewenstein also reflects on the shifting dynamics in Israeli-American relations, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Arms Exports Ignore War Crime Risks
- Many nations including Australia supply arms to Israel despite the Arms Trade Treaty prohibiting it where there's a risk of war crimes.
- The treaty focuses on overriding risk, not proof, which is ignored in these arms exports.
No Denial of War Crime Risks
- No supplying nation can credibly claim no risk of their arms being used for war crimes in Israel.
- UK government admits it doesn't know or care what happens to weapons parts once in Israel.
US Dominates Arms Supply
- The US is the largest arms supplier to Israel, rushing huge weapons aid after October 7 under Biden.
- A brief halt on big bombs was largely symbolic, with no practical effect on Israel's military capacity.
