US EditionIsrael fires back at Germany over arms embargo
ISRAEL, AUG 8 – Germany halted arms exports to Israel for the first time since reunification amid Gaza humanitarian concerns, with 73% of Germans supporting tighter export controls, a June poll showed.
- On Friday, Germany announced it would suspend exports of weapons that could be used in the Gaza Strip, marking the first time since reunification that Berlin publicly acknowledged curbing support to Israel.
- Since last week, growing demands from a junior coalition partner prompted German celebrities, including Nina Chuba and Ari Folman, to sign an open letter urging Merz to stop arms deliveries.
- Providing military equipment, Germany delivered firearms, ammunition, weapons parts and special armoured vehicles, supporting Israel under its post-Holocaust Staatsraison policy.
- Slamming the arms suspension, Netanyahu warned it would only strengthen Hamas and conveyed his 'disappointment' directly to Merz during Friday's call.
- A June opinion poll showed 73% of Germans support tighter controls on arms exports, marking a shift for the German government, which has long been one of Israel's staunchest allies as it has sought to atone for the Holocaust.
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Germany's decision to suspend arms supplies to Israel in part causes resentment in Israel. These are the reactions.
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a phone call with Chancellor Merz, criticised Germany's decision to restrict arms exports to his country. Netanyahu had sent his disappointment to the Federal Chancellor, the office of the Prime Minister in Jerusalem announced.
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