Germany Continues Ban on War Weapons to Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Despite resuming arms exports to Israel, Germany maintains a ban on war weapons due to ongoing legal and political concerns.

Germany has approved €94.05 million in non-war military exports to Israel between August and October, a significant increase from earlier this year.
The ban on war weapons includes items like firearms, tanks, and submarines, while other military goods such as helmets and unarmed vehicles are still being supplied.
The decision to withhold war weapons is partly influenced by a pending lawsuit in the International Court of Justice, where Nicaragua accuses Germany of facilitating genocide through arms exports.
Critics, including BSW Bundestag member Sevim Dagdelen, have labeled the German government's stance as 'cynical,' accusing it of avoiding legal repercussions while still supplying military support.
Despite opposition claims of blocking arms exports, Chancellor Olaf Scholz insists that Germany has and will continue to supply weapons to Israel as needed.