Germany Suspends Military Exports to Israel Amid Gaza City Offensive Plans

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• Event: Germany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza.
• Reason: Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City.
• Announcement: Made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
• Policy: No authorisation for exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice.
• Context:
  • A day earlier, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for full military control over the Gaza Strip.
  • Ongoing war in Gaza has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and a starvation crisis.
  • Move comes amid mounting international condemnation of Israel’s actions.
    
    Updated August 9, 2025 11:23 AM | newsonair