Germany to resume arms exports to Israel following Gaza truce
The decision, effective Nov. 24, returns Germany to a case-by-case review of arms export applications to Israel, government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said.
Kornelius noted that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in place since Oct. 10, has remained stable in recent weeks. He also highlighted efforts toward sustainable peace and increased humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz had imposed the restrictions on Aug. 8, halting approval of arms exports that could be used in the Gaza conflict, following Israel’s announcement of a full-scale ground offensive and the suspension of aid deliveries.
Germany’s arms exports to Israel have long been controversial and subject to legal challenges.
The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), which supported plaintiffs in these cases, argued that Berlin’s authorization of weapons exports violated international agreements, including the Geneva Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide.
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