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Germany to stop arms exports to Israel

Destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip are seen from a Jordanian Air Force C-130 plane during an airdrop of humanitarian aid for Palestinians (Raad Adayleh/AP photo)
Destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip are seen from a Jordanian Air Force C-130 plane during an airdrop of humanitarian aid for Palestinians (Raad Adayleh/AP photo) (AP)
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will not authorise any exports of military equipment for use in Gaza until further notice.
  • This decision, made on Friday, follows the Israeli Cabinet's plans to take over Gaza City and concerns over the escalating military action.
  • Merz affirmed Israel's right to self-defence but stated that the intensified military operations make it harder to achieve peace goals.
  • He emphasised that the release of Israeli hostages and purposeful ceasefire negotiations are top priorities, adding that Hamas must not have a future role in Gaza.
  • Germany urged Israel to ensure comprehensive humanitarian aid access for civilians in Gaza and to refrain from further steps towards annexing the West Bank.
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