US EditionGermany Approves 2.46 Million Euros in Arms Exports to Israel After Partial Gaza Embargo
Germany approved €2.46 million in military exports to Israel excluding weapons of war despite a partial ban linked to the Gaza conflict, government said.
- The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs approved arms exports to Israel worth at least 2.46 million between Sept. 13 and 22.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz ordered on August 8, 2025 a temporary suspension of military exports, causing an export licences pause for the first five weeks after the suspension.
- The ministry classified the recent permits as shipments of `other military equipment` not `war weapons`, listing eight categories including rockets, torpedoes, warships and naval equipment.
- Facing renewed criticism, more than 100,000 protesters in Berlin demanded an end to military cooperation, with Lea Reisner saying `This 'freeze' is pure eyewash and can be revoked at will at any time`.
- By comparison, from January 1 to August 8, 2025 export licences to Israel totalled around �250 million, while Left Party inquiries showed about �251 million authorised between early 2024 and mid-2025.
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Germany approves new arms exports to Israel after brief halt
The German government has authorised new arms exports to Israel, following Berlin’s pledge last month to implement partial restrictions on shipments in response to its criticism of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. German news agency dpa first reported the revelation, citing a parliamentary inquiry submitted by Left Party politician Ulrich Thoden to the Economy Ministry, in which he pressed the government to clarify which permits had been issued s…
Federal Chancellor Merz said that the German government would no longer allow exports of arms to Israel, which could be used in the war in Gaza. She now admitted that this no longer applies.
Germany approves 2.46 million euros in arms exports to Israel after partial Gaza embargo
In the first five weeks after the suspension, no export approvals were granted. Current approvals, up to September 22, show 2.46 million euros in shipments occurred between September 13 and 22, though the exact nature of the shipments remains unclear
The German Government has authorized a sale of arms to Israel valued at EUR 2.46 million despite the fact that it maintains a partial suspension of exports.The Ministry of the Economy has ruled out the issue of 'armament of war' and refers instead to the category of 'other military goods', reports Europa Press.This is reflected in a reply by the Ministry to a parliamentary question from the Left Party and referring to a series of permits granted…
Despite a partial export ban, the Federal Government has again approved the export of arms to Israel, as a result of a request from the left, but it should not be war weapons.
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