Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.
Merz claimed it was “increasingly difficult to understand” how the Israeli military plan would help achieve the legitimate aims of disarming Hamas and freeing the hostages.
“Under these circumstances, the German government will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice,” he said in a statement.
Merz added that “with the planned offensive, the Israeli government bears even greater responsibility” for providing aid to Gaza’s civilians.
Merz also said that “the German government urges the Israeli government not to take any further steps toward annexing the West Bank.”
