US EditionGermany halts arms exports that Israel can use in Gaza
- On August 8, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Germany will halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza until further notice.
- This decision follows the Israeli Cabinet's recent approval of harsher military action and plans to take over Gaza City to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
- Germany, traditionally a strong Israel ally, expressed deep concern about civilian suffering and urged Israel to allow comprehensive aid access and not annex the West Bank.
- Merz affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hamas attacks, while underscoring that securing the hostages' freedom and engaging in committed talks to achieve a ceasefire remain the highest priorities.
- The export suspension signals a major policy shift for Germany and underscores increased international pressure amid a 22-month conflict with growing humanitarian risks in Gaza.
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Germany Halts Weapons Exports to Israel That Could Be Used in Gaza Over Netanyahu's Plans To Escalate - News From Antiwar.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Berlin was halting the export of military equipment that Israel could use in Gaza "until further notice," a step that came in response to the Israeli cabinet approving plans to significantly escalate Israel's genocidal war with the goal of taking over Gaza…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Thorsten Frei, has nuanced that Berlin continues to support Israel and has rejected accusations of a change in relations with the Hebrew country following the decision of the German Government to suspend arms exports that the Israeli Army may end up using during its offensive in the Gaza Strip, amid the possible operation to invade Gaza City."There should be no doubt that the basic principles of German…
The suspension of arms deliveries to Israel by Chancellor Merz is a betrayal of values and responsibility. The decision is as if one takes the gloves away from a boxer in the twelfth round.
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