According to Euronows, the move from Berlin, a historically stubborn supporter of Israel, comes after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to take over Gaza.
“The even more stringent military action by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, approved by the Israeli (security) Cabinet last night, is making it increasingly difficult for the German government to see how these goals are achieved,” he added.
“In these circumstances, the German government will not permit the export of military equipment that can be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice.”
He said the German government is deeply concerned about the suffering of civilians in Gaza. “The planned attacks put the Israeli government even more responsible than before for providing their needs,” Merz explained.
He called on Israel to grant comprehensive access to the delivery of aid, including UN organizations and other NGOs, saying Israel must “continue to address Gaza’s humanitarian situation in a comprehensive and sustainable way.”
Germany also called on the Israeli government to “not take further steps towards annexing the West Bank.”
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