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Germany to Lift Israel Arms-Export Limits on Nov. 24

Berlin cites a stabilizing Gaza cease-fire to justify a return to case-by-case export reviews.

Overview

  • The government will end the partial suspension imposed in August on equipment deemed usable in Gaza and reinstate individual licensing.
  • Exports halted under the summer policy may resume from Nov. 24 following renewed case-by-case reviews.
  • Officials pointed to a cease-fire that has held in recent weeks as well as stepped-up humanitarian efforts as reasons for the policy shift.
  • Germany, Israel’s second-largest arms supplier after the United States, said it will keep monitoring conditions and adjust decisions as needed.
  • Israel welcomed the decision, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar calling on other governments to adopt similar steps.