Bundestag Debate on Israel Sparks Political Clash Over Arms Deliveries

Friedrich Merz challenges the German government's commitment to Israel, while Chancellor Scholz affirms continued military support.

The Bundestag's debate, initially a memorial for the victims of the Hamas attack, quickly turned into a heated discussion on Germany's foreign policy towards Israel.
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, criticized the government for alleged delays in arms exports to Israel, questioning the solidity of Germany's proclaimed solidarity.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz countered Merz's accusations, asserting that Germany has delivered and will continue to deliver weapons to Israel.
The debate highlighted tensions within the German government regarding arms exports, with internal disagreements reportedly influenced by international legal concerns.
The discussion underscored broader issues of rising antisemitism in Germany and the political implications of immigration policies.