Germany's Arms Exports to Israel Surge Amid Controversy
The German government has approved significant increases in arms exports to Israel, sparking national and international debate.
- Germany approved arms exports worth over €94 million to Israel since August, more than double the amount previously reported for the entire year.
- The increased exports come as Israel continues its conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Critics, including BSW politician Sevim Dagdelen, argue that these exports support war crimes, contrary to the majority public opinion in Germany against such exports.
- The exports are under scrutiny, with a pending case at the International Court of Justice accusing Germany of complicity in genocide.
- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasizes that all arms exports comply with international humanitarian law, though opponents remain skeptical.