Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza
Summary
Germany suspends arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, citing concerns over Israel's planned military actions in Gaza City and the humanitarian situation.
Key Points
- Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed difficulty understanding how Israel's military plan in Gaza would achieve disarming Hamas and freeing hostages.
- Germany has approved defence exports worth at least 485 million euros to Israel since October 2023.
- Merz urged Israel not to annex the West Bank and emphasized the need for humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
