Campaigners call on UK banks to divest billions from firms that arm Israel. Read more about HSBC "crucial link" in oppression of Palestinians 

BDS campaigners welcome decision not to give $100 million contract to Elbit Systems. Read more about France shoots down purchase of Israeli drones 

Palestinians welcomed the move, but are decidedly underwhelmed. Read more about The real message from EU move to label Israeli settlement goods 

Frontrunner in Labour Party leadership campaign also committed to pushing for a two-way arms embargo on Israel. Read more about Jeremy Corbyn backs boycott of Israeli universities involved in arms research 

Activists in the UK and Australia have shut down several parts factories, including one which makes engines used in deadly drones. Read more about Protests close four factories owned by Israeli arms firm Elbit 

The factory near Birmingham owned by Elbit Systems makes engines for drones. Read more about UK campaigners plan to close Israeli arms factory on Gaza war anniversary 

Irish prime minister appears stony-faced as deputy reads out Israeli calls to kill Palestinian “beasts.” Read more about Video: Shocking words of Israeli leaders read aloud in Irish parliament 

Israel’s Elbit was considered top pick for artillery purchase that was canceled amid growing opposition. Read more about Did public pressure kill Denmark-Israel weapons deal? 

Deadbeat states – including Turkey, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates – have failed to deliver a single dollar of reconstruction aid they promised for Gaza. Read more about International aid agencies call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza “stalemate”