Germany Halts Arms Sales to Israel That Could Be Used in Gaza Genocide

Germany Halts Arms Sales to Israel That Could Be Used in Gaza Genocide

News August 8, 2025
Germany Halts Arms Sales to Israel That Could Be Used in Gaza Genocide
Berlin (Quds News Network)- The German government will not approve any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the ongoing genocide in Gaza until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday in response to Israel's announced plan to occupy Gaza City and expand the assault. "The German government believes that the even tougher military action in the Gaza Strip decided upon by the Israeli cabinet last night makes it increasingly difficult to see how these goals can be achieved," said Merz in a statement. "Under these circumstances, the German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice." Merz sharply criticized the humanitarian consequences of Israel’s planned offensive, urging the government to allow “full access for aid deliveries, including for U.N. organizations and other non-governmental institutions.” “The Israeli government carries greater responsibility than ever for the civilian population’s supply,” Merz said The announced freeze affects only new arms export approvals. Deliveries from past deals can still go ahead, according to reports, but if the weapons could be used in Gaza, those shipments may also be put on hold. The announcement follows mounting pressure in Germany to reevaluate arms transfers to Israel amid reports of growing civilian casualties and limited access for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Germany's parliament said in June that export licences for military equipment to Israel worth 485 million euros ($564 million) were granted between October 7, 2023 and May 13, 2025. Germany is one of Israel’s closest, a long-time ally and one of the largest arms suppliers to Israel.

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