Deutschland hält militärische Exporte an, die in Gaza eingesetzt werden könnten
https://www.newarab.com/news/germany-halts-military-exports-could-be-used-gaza
Von Wagamaga
Deutschland hält militärische Exporte an, die in Gaza eingesetzt werden könnten
https://www.newarab.com/news/germany-halts-military-exports-could-be-used-gaza
Von Wagamaga
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The German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday in response to Israel’s plan to expand its military operations there.
Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan early on Friday to occupy Gaza City, a move expanding military operations despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating, almost two-year-old war.
The German government believes that the even tougher military action in the Gaza Strip decided upon by the Israeli cabinet last night makes it increasingly difficult to see how these goals can be achieved,“ said Merz in a statement.
„Under these circumstances, the German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice.“
What about stopping all of them altogether instead? You are quite late for that already
So all military equipment? Nice. Hopefully other countries follow suit.
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yeeey now we can go to Mallorca
All exports should be halted, we need an arms embargo, to break the commercial treaty and international sanctions, Europe can’t be complicit in a genocide like the US and the arab states
Something something horse, something stable door
As an immigrant from Middle Eastern descent, I am used to being blamed for everything going wrong in Europe. I know people will blame us for Germany caving in. For the first time, even tho i know its not true, i am down to take the blame for this.
Good.
But Germany is guilty of genocide once again in its short history and people must be brought to justice. Token gestures or none.
This is a difficult but correct decision. Israel must comply with international law.
The genocide already happened. Germany is only avoiding the final part, which is the annexation of Gaza.
Good, send them to Ukraine.
They should have done that 20.000 dead children ago
And there are still people on the Internet firmly convince that „you can’t criticise Israel in Germany“
Too little, too late
German military exports to Israel in were about 326 Million Euros in 2023. 20 Million of those needed a permission of the government because of the „Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz“. Exports were 10x higher than 2022 and the number went down again in 2024.
So he can maybe stop what would be the costs of 2-5 Patriot missiles. Not the whole system, just the missiles. That’s basically nothing, but he’ll get good publicity nevertheless, because people are clueless. Well done Fritz.
Shame on Germany, i am embarrassed
Pathetic decision. If you put pressure on Israel you should also put it on Palestine. Palestine funding should be halt completely.
Is Germany growing a back bone, or worried rightly so they will be accused of helping with genocide
It only took 2 years, a genocide, famine, and the total collapse of the health system.
Since it’s only für weapons that can be used in Gaza and not weapons for defense purposes like air defense etc
I think is good.
Maybe I’ll get bombed to oblivion for this comment, but I’d still like to express one concern. Germany and other European nations have invested in Israeli military equipment. Mainly Atmos 2000 and PULS mlrs with Germany investing in the Arrow 3 system. I have some concern that Israel, especially Natanyahu, could use this halt of military exports against Europe in case of a Russian invasion and simply say „Well you halted exports to us. Now you need our equipment and ammo. What if we halt exports to you now?“
Oh, I agree that we shouldn’t have invested in Israeli equipment to begin with. Just to say that in advance.