Israeli broadcasting agency "Kan" reported today, Monday, that Israel is trying to find alternative ways to procure military equipment and raw materials in order to overcome the gaps that have arisen in vital components needed for combat. An official stated that "the increasing criticisms and delegitimization from various parties jeopardize Israel's ongoing armament and the transfer of munitions and combat means." He pointed out that "the tension with the United States regarding the operation in Rafah and the humanitarian issue in Gaza will also affect the American readiness to continue assisting Israel with the same strength."
The i24 news channel indicated that "there are indeed countries today that do not provide military means to Israel, executing a 'quiet boycott', while others have announced that they are constrained by national laws that prevent them from selling arms to countries in conflict, and still others keep Israel waiting for approvals."
For example, Italy is unwilling to sell Israel weapons for naval ships, and Canada, which has supplied Israel with various components such as electronic cards and circuit chips, also provides dozens of subcomponents used in the Iron Dome. Additionally, France and Germany threaten to boycott and halt military equipment supplies. Moreover, there is also a global shortage of ammunition due to a global arms race as all countries in the world prepare themselves.
The official told "Kan": "There are no stocks in Europe; everyone is keen on buying more advanced means," adding, "There is still daily assistance reaching Israel via airlift, but the major concern is that tensions surrounding the humanitarian issue and the situation in Rafah will impact the American willingness to provide security assistance to Israel."
He noted that "in the early days of the war, shipments arrived at a very rapid pace, but now they take much longer. We are well aware of the United States' frustration with the progress of the war, although I am not sure what the reason is," revealing that "there is a shortage of 155mm artillery shells, as well as 120mm tank rounds."
