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5h ago Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/08/israel-gaza-city-take-over-netanyahu-plan-approved-live-updates-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6895d5028f089cd46d019fa5#block-6895d5028f089cd46d019fa5
From 5h ago 06.48 EDT
Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz sa
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.
Merz said it was Israel’s right to disarm Hamas and to seek the release of the Israeli hostages but “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”.
According to Reuters, Merz said 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.
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Nearly two years into a genocide, with half a billion in arms supplied, Germany bravely goes forth and ... taps Israel on the wrist. Watch it duck for cover now....
