German Chancellor Merz Faces Backlash over Halt to Israel Arms Shipments

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The row within the Swedish Tidösambarbetet about Israel policy is a ripple compared to what is currently unfolding in Germany. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's decision to stop certain arms exports to Israel is receiving fierce internal criticism. It could have consequences for the entire EU policy.

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Last week, Chancellor Merz announced a partial stop in the supply of weapons. Now there is also some criticism on the part of the Social Democrats.

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A step with a signal effect: Berlin stops arms exports that could be used in Gaza – what does that mean for Israel?

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His decision took everyone short and, in front of the internal sling that followed, the Christian-Democratic chancellor had to interrupt his vacation to come and explain on public television.

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Chancellor Merz surprisingly imposes an arms embargo on Israel. How did this take place and who really influences the decisions of the Chancellor? A look behind the scenes of the Chancellery.