Trump repeals Biden directive linking U.S. arms sales to human rights: Report

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Trump lifts restrictions on arms sales, critics call It 'shameful'

The Trump administration has revoked National Security Memorandum-20 (NSM-20), a Biden-era policy requiring reports on potential international law violations involving U.S.-supplied weapons. The policy aimed to ensure U.S. arms were used in compliance with humanitarian law. The repeal aligns with Trump's "America First" approach, prioritizing arms sales to allies without additional reporting requirements. Critics argue the move undermines U.S. n…

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Trump Revokes Biden Memo Threatening to Withhold Arms from Israel

Trump has reportedly revoked a Biden policy to threaten arms sales to Israel if it does not satisfy critics of its human rights record.

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Trump revokes order halting US arms sales which violate intl law

The order required that the US must report when arms sales have potentially violated international law - an issue which was raised during Israel's Gaza war.

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US scraps order linking arms sales to international law

Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel’s Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.

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The cancellation of the NSM-20 comes shortly after the arrival of the cargo of heavy bombs in Israel, which Biden had delayed before being authorized by Trump

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Trump Revokes Biden’s Policy Tying US Arms Sales to Humanitarian Aid

“This NSM is a redundant requirement that adds unnecessary bureaucracy and contributes to frustration from the partners and allies that count on U.S. security assistance.”