Chancellor Merz criticizes Israeli plan to occupy Gaza Strip, says will not authorize any military exports to Israel that could be used in this military campaign
Germany on Friday sharply criticized Israel's plans to occupy the Gaza Strip and announced a partial suspension of military exports.
"Under these circumstances, the German government will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a statement.
The conservative leader noted that Germany has so far defended Israel's right to defend itself, supported initiatives for the release of hostages, and advocated for the disarmament of Hamas, backing Israel throughout the conflict.
"The Israeli Cabinet's decision last night to pursue even harsher military action in the Gaza Strip makes it increasingly difficult, from the German government's perspective, to see how these goals will be achieved," Merz stressed, adding that his government would no longer authorize any military exports to Israel that could be used in this military campaign.
