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Germany Freezes Arms Exports, Warns Against Israeli Annexation
9/27/2025
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- Germany expresses concern over Israeli West Bank annexation plans, despite President Trump's assurances to prevent it.
- Josef Hinterseher, Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesperson, says annexation blocks the path to a two-state solution.
- SPD backs sanctions against Israel if annexation proceeds, while CDU opposes.
- Germany has frozen all new arms exports to Israel, expanding Chancellor Merz's initial partial halt.
