The German government will not approve of any export of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip by second order, said Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday (8), in response to.
O, a measure that expands military operations, despite the intensification of criticisms in the country and abroad over the devastating war of almost two years.
Merz said it was Israel’s right to disarm Hamas and seek the liberation of Israeli hostages.
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“The German government believes that the even harder military action in the Gaza Strip, decided by the Israeli Office last night, makes it increasingly difficult to see how these goals can be achieved,” Merz said in a statement.
“Under these circumstances, the German government will not approve of any export of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza range until second order.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies have been pressured for a total take on Gaza as part of their promise to eradicate Hamas militants, although the military warned that this could endanger the life of the remaining hostages.
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The release of hostages and negotiations for a ceasefire are Germany’s main priorities, Merz said, expressing deep concern for the suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
The Germany Parliament reported in June that military equipment export licenses to Israel worth euros 485 million (US $ 564 million) were granted between October 7, 2023 and May 13, 2025.
