Germany Suspends Arms Exports to Israel Over Gaza Plan
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Germany will suspend all arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Friday, marking a sharp policy shift amid growing unease over Israel's military plans to seize Gaza City.
"Israel has the right to defend itself against the terror of Hamas," Merz said in a statement. "The release of the hostages and determined negotiations on a ceasefire are our top priority. The disarmament of Hamas is essential. Hamas must not play a role in the future of Gaza."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Jordanian King Abdullah II (not pictured) speak to the media following talks at the Chancellery on July 29, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Jordanian King Abdullah II (not pictured) speak to the media following talks at the Chancellery on July 29, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.This story is breaking. More to follow.
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