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Germany's Merz Defends Stopping Weapons Deliveries to Israel
GERMANY, AUG 10 – Chancellor Merz halted military exports that could be used in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian conditions, facing criticism from his own party while affirming Germany's support for Israel.
- On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended halting weapons deliveries to Israel amid criticism, saying Germany would halt export of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip.
- Germany has historically supported Israel as atonement for the murder of more than six million Jews in World War II, and Merz’s tone has sharpened in recent months amid UN warnings of famine in Gaza.
- The Federal Republic of Germany has stood by Israel's side for 80 years, Merz told broadcaster ARD, and `nothing about that will change`.
- Merz reassured Israel's president that Germany's friendship remains intact, despite criticism from CDU members over the partial arms embargo, he told broadcaster ARD.
- Germany has no plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, arguing recognition must wait until the end of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
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Following the partial halt to German arms deliveries to Israel, open resistance against Friedrich Merz is forming within the CDU/CSU. The Chancellor has a communication problem – and must now fight for his authority.
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Germany is stopping arms shipments to Israel – a step that is causing a stir in Israel. Politics' reactions are partly violent, as Israeli media say.
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