US EditionAs Gaza faces starvation, reluctant Germany starts to curb support for Israel
GERMANY, AUG 9 – Germany halts arms exports potentially used in Gaza due to rising Palestinian civilian casualties and growing public pressure, with 66% of Germans favoring stronger government action, a poll shows.
- On Friday, Germany will suspend the approval of arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, Merz said, marking a significant policy shift.
- Growing outrage over civilian casualties in Gaza and images of starving children have shifted German public sentiment in recent weeks, as Merz warned against escalating support for Israel.
- A poll this week showed that 66% of Germans want their government to pressure Israel, and 47% believe Berlin is doing too little for Gaza.
- The freeze applies exclusively to new export approvals while existing contracts may proceed, and Merz said Israel now bears greater responsibility for civilian supply.
- Diplomatic momentum indicates that next month, the United Kingdom and Canada will follow Germany’s example amid rising international pressure.
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