Tag Archives: Isreal

2 July 2014

UN expert panel: weapons from Iran destined for Sudan, in violation of arms embargo

According to a confidential report by the UN Security Council’s Panel of Experts that was obtained by Reuters on 27 June 2014, a cargo of arms that was intercepted by Israel in March, came from Iran and constitutes a breach of the UN arms embargo on Iran. (more…)

Source: Reuters | Exclusive: U.N. experts trace recent seized arms to Iran, violating embargo

11 June 2013

Israel and unidentified state reach agreement for transfer of migrants

According to a court document that surfaced on 3 June 2013, Israel has reached an agreement to send thousands of African migrants to an unidentified country. It was also disclosed that Israel is holding talks with two other countries to secure similar agreements.

Most of the migrants have come from Eritrea or Sudan. Some “infiltrators”, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls them, have fled oppressive regimes. Others are looking for work. Critics of the agreement said it reflects “an abdication of responsibility” and that Israel may not be able to monitor the migrants’ conditions once they are transferred.

Source: The Washington Post | Court document: Israel makes deal to send thousands of African migrants to unidentified state

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