Germany to suspend arms exports that could be used in Israel's war in Gaza Strip Bold step for pro-Israel conservative chancellor Merz Reflects public anger over war-induced humanitarian disaster in Gaza German support for Israel long rooted in guilt for Nazi Holocaust BERLIN, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's plans to expand military control over the enclave have pushed Germany to curb arms exports to Israel, a historically fraught step for Berlin driven by a growing public outcry. Conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz, hitherto a staunchly pro-Israel leader, made the announcement on Friday arguing that Israel's actions would not achieve its stated war goals of eliminating Hamas militants or bringing Israeli hostages home.
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Germany to suspend arms exports that could be used in Israel's war in Gaza Strip Bold step for pro-Israel conservative chancellor Merz Reflects public anger over war-induced humanitarian disaster in Gaza German support for Israel long rooted in guilt for Nazi Holocaust BERLIN, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's plans to expand military control over the enclave have pushed Germany to curb arms exports to Israel, a historically fraught step for Berlin driven by a growing public outcry. Conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz, hitherto a staunchly pro-Israel leader, made the announcement on Friday arguing that Israel's actions would not achieve its stated war goals of eliminating Hamas militants or bringing Israeli hostages home.
Reuters
Germany to suspend arms exports that could be used in Israel's war in Gaza Strip Bold step for pro-Israel conservative chancellor Merz Reflects public anger over war-induced humanitarian disaster in Gaza German support for Israel long rooted in guilt for Nazi Holocaust BERLIN, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's plans to expand military control over the enclave have pushed Germany to curb arms exports to Israel, a historically fraught step for Berlin driven by a growing public outcry. Conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz, hitherto a staunchly pro-Israel leader, made the announcement on Friday arguing that Israel's actions would not achieve its stated war goals of eliminating Hamas militants or bringing Israeli hostages home.
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