Germany has reaffirmed its decision to halt arms exports to Israel in response to the regime’s plan to expand its aggression in Gaza by occupying Gaza City.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Berlin cannot supply weapons to a conflict that is now being pursued solely by military means. He warned that Israel’s expanded operations in Gaza City could claim hundreds of thousands of civilian lives and would require the evacuation of the entire city. Germany first announced its decision to stop weapons exports to Israel on Friday. The country is Israel’s second-largest weapons supplier after the US. Spain and Slovenia have already taken a similar step. The chancellor’s remarks came as anti-Israeli sentiments are growing in Germany. A new poll reveals that most German citizens now support recognition of a Palestinian state. According to a survey by the Forsa Institute, 54% of Germans favor recognition, while only 31% oppose it.