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Lufthansa Cargo Halts Military Shipments Amid Israel Scrutiny

12/8/2025

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Lufthansa Cargo has suspended all military shipments to and from Israel due to a British export control order and related sanctions.
The decision coincides with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Israel.
It follows Israel's sale of the Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany.
Lufthansa says it seeks solutions for future shipments to address the legal landscape surrounding arms transfers amid scrutiny of Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Lufthansa Cargo has suspended all military shipments to and from Israel due to a British export control order and related sanctions.
The decision coincides with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Israel.
It follows Israel's sale of the Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany.
Lufthansa says it seeks solutions for future shipments to address the legal landscape surrounding arms transfers amid scrutiny of Israel's actions in Gaza.