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Germany Resumes Arms Exports to Israel Amid Controversy

10/1/2025

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Germany approved arms exports to Israel totaling at least €2.46 million for shipments September 13–22, following a partial export halt.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz ordered the suspension on August 8 over Israel's Gaza actions; no approvals in five weeks.
The ministry says shipments involve 'other military goods' and exclude war weapons. Items remain unclear; Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Germany of rewarding Hamas.

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Germany approved arms exports to Israel totaling at least €2.46 million for shipments September 13–22, following a partial export halt.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz ordered the suspension on August 8 over Israel's Gaza actions; no approvals in five weeks.
The ministry says shipments involve 'other military goods' and exclude war weapons. Items remain unclear; Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Germany of rewarding Hamas.