Overview
- The government announced the rollback after roughly three and a half months of limits first ordered on August 8 by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- Spokesman Stefan Kornelius pointed to the cease-fire in place since October 10, along with intensified peace efforts and expanded humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- Approvals will again be decided individually, with no automatic green lights and a pledge to adjust to future developments.
- Kriegswaffen have not been cleared since last spring, and reporting indicates Israel could again source Renk engines for Merkava tanks, though this is not confirmed.
- The shift follows sharp criticism from Israel and comes as legal challenges continue, including Nicaragua’s ICJ case and recent dismissals by the Berlin Administrative Court.