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Amnesty: 956,000 Weapon Parts Sent to Israel; India Deepens Ties

7/31/2026

Summary

Israel Receives Arms

Israel received components, artillery shells, SkyStriker drone warheads and armored-vehicle parts between 7 Oct 2023 and 30 Nov 2025.
Amnesty International said the shipments contained 564,970 explosive-ordnance parts, 390,516 small-arms components and 298 vehicle parts for Israeli firms.
The SkyStriker drone warheads were described as similar to those found amid the ruins in Khan Younis.
As of 29 July 2026, 247,387 Palestinians have been killed or injured since Israel’s Gaza campaign began after the 7 Oct 2023 Hamas attacks.

Summary

India Deepens Ties

India upgraded ties with Israel to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity during Modi’s visit earlier this year.
The visit produced memoranda of understanding, India’s plan to manufacture Iron Dome missiles, and Israel’s pledge to install a statue of an Indian Maratha king.
India refused to join South Africa’s ICJ case on alleged Israeli genocide, rejected an arms embargo, and remained one of Israel’s staunchest diplomatic supporters.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 Egypt and Syria attacked Israel, prompting the United States to launch Operation Nickel Grass on 12 October and air-lift $2.2 billion-worth of arms while the Soviet Union flew about 60 supply flights daily to the Arab side. The ensuing OAPEC oil embargo, lasting until March 1974, cemented a U.S.–Israel strategic link that still shapes today’s arms deals.

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Israel Receives Arms

Israel received components, artillery shells, SkyStriker drone warheads and armored-vehicle parts between 7 Oct 2023 and 30 Nov 2025.
Amnesty International said the shipments contained 564,970 explosive-ordnance parts, 390,516 small-arms components and 298 vehicle parts for Israeli firms.
The SkyStriker drone warheads were described as similar to those found amid the ruins in Khan Younis.
As of 29 July 2026, 247,387 Palestinians have been killed or injured since Israel’s Gaza campaign began after the 7 Oct 2023 Hamas attacks.

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