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Israel's Arms Exports Surge Amid Gaza Military Success

10/29/2025

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Israel's arms exports rose to a record $14.8 billion in 2024, with Europe accounting for 54%.
Officials attribute the increase to Gaza-related military successes and portray Israel as a leader in security innovation.
The narrative has gained traction in foreign media, with critics framing Gaza as a testing ground for advanced technologies and arguing it masks violence.
U.S. Congressman Zach Nunn supports this view and urges closer U.S.–Israel defense-sector collaboration.

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Israel's arms exports rose to a record $14.8 billion in 2024, with Europe accounting for 54%.
Officials attribute the increase to Gaza-related military successes and portray Israel as a leader in security innovation.
The narrative has gained traction in foreign media, with critics framing Gaza as a testing ground for advanced technologies and arguing it masks violence.
U.S. Congressman Zach Nunn supports this view and urges closer U.S.–Israel defense-sector collaboration.