Germany Says Halting Arms Exports to Israel Is Response to Gaza Expansion Plans

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For the time being, Germany no longer wants to supply armaments to Israel that could be deployed in the Gaza Strip. But what weapons does Germany sell to Israel at all – and which ones do the Bundeswehr import from there? Details are secret, but it is clear that there are interdependencies.

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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Israel could use armored parts and ammunition from Germany – but Germany could also use an air defense system from Israel. Experts therefore criticise the Chancellor's export ban.

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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The head of the Union's political group first reacts after three days to the armaments decision of the Chancellor +++ Hessen's Prime Minister Rhein opposes limitation of arms exports +++ all developments in the live blog

Zeit Online

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European Union leader Jens Spahn spoke out in favour of restricting arms exports to Israel, hoping for a rapid resumption of arms supplies.

cicero.de

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Germany joins the ranks of those states that have reduced or stopped their military support for Israel. The decision is only partly a political change of mind. It also has to do with the EU's defence strategy.