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Berlin (Quds News Network)- The majority of Germans support suspending arms exports to Israel amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, a survey revealed on Tuesday. The study by polling firm INSA, commissioned by the Avaaz campaign organization, surveyed 1,001 people between May 28 and May 30. 58% of respondents supported a temporary halt to arms deliveries. Some 22% disagreed, and an almost equally large proportion (19%) could not or did not want to answer the question. Germany said Monday that it has approved nearly half a billion euros worth of weapons sales to Israel since October 2023. From Oct. 7, 2023, to May 13, 2025, Germany issued export licenses for arms deliveries to Israel totaling €485.1 million ($554.3 million), according to the government’s response to a question in parliament from the Left Party. The approved exports include a broad range of military equipment, including weapons systems, ammunition, radar and communication devices, and parts for armored vehicles. Last week, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin may review and potentially restrict future arms exports to Israel in light of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The arms deliveries 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.

Majority of Germans Support Halting Arms Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Genocide: Poll

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