Germany Approved Nearly Half a Billion Euros in Arms Exports to Israel Since October 7

Berlin (Quds News Network)- The German government has approved arms exports to Israel worth over 485 million euros since the start of the Gaza genocide in October 2023, according to official data published by the Bundestag.

In a response to a parliamentary inquiry by the Left Party, the government confirmed that it issued individual export licenses for weapons and military equipment valued at 485,103,796 euros between October 7, 2023 and May 13, 2025.

The deliveries include firearms, ammunition, weapon parts, military electronics, naval systems, and armored vehicles. The exports were classified under 21 separate arms categories, highlighting the scale and diversity of Germany’s military support to Israel.

This revelation comes amid mounting international criticism of Israel’s crimes in Gaza and ICC warrants against Israeli leaders. The ICJ, United Nations, and multiple human rights experts have accused Israel of war crimes and acts of genocide.

Since the end of a brief ceasefire in March 2025, Israel resumed its attacks in Gaza at full scale. Reports indicate that 80% of those killed in Gaza are women and children, while Israel has also blocked food aid to the territory and threatened “total devastation,” as declared by Israeli leaders, including former and current Defense Ministers and the prime minister.

These developments have raised serious questions about Germany’s involvement in the genocide. The inquiry by the Left Party asked how the German government ensures that its weapons are not used to commit war crimes.

The German government responded by defending its case-by-case approval process. It cited national and EU export laws, the Arms Trade Treaty, and humanitarian risk assessments. Officials claimed that all licenses follow “careful consideration of foreign and security policy implications.”

In response to a ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Nicaragua v. Germany case, Berlin argued that the court acknowledged Germany’s individual review process and declined to impose emergency restrictions on exports.

However, critics say Germany cannot ignore the consequences of its arms exports. The German government refused to disclose monthly breakdowns of deliveries or the names of weapons manufacturers, citing “national interest and state security.”

In light of recent International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the inquiry also questioned whether Germany would comply if either visited German territory. The government did not comment directly but referred to previous answers on legal obligations.

As the genocide in Gaza continues and humanitarian conditions worsen, pressure is growing on Berlin, the second largest provider of weapons to the occupation state, to reassess its military trade with Israel. Rights groups and opposition parties are demanding greater transparency, accountability, and adherence to international law.