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Germany Lifts Arms Embargo on Israel Amid Controversy

11/26/2025

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Germany lifted a partial arms embargo on Israel, following a ceasefire, enabling export licenses for weapons to the Gaza Strip.
Amnesty International criticized the move, with Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty International Senior Director, calling it reckless and unlawful.
Germany is the second-largest arms supplier to Israel, issuing over €485 million in export licenses since October 2023.
The reversal comes amid ongoing concerns about Israel's military actions in Gaza.

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Germany lifted a partial arms embargo on Israel, following a ceasefire, enabling export licenses for weapons to the Gaza Strip.
Amnesty International criticized the move, with Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty International Senior Director, calling it reckless and unlawful.
Germany is the second-largest arms supplier to Israel, issuing over €485 million in export licenses since October 2023.
The reversal comes amid ongoing concerns about Israel's military actions in Gaza.