Chancellor Merz’s partial arms exports freeze for Israel has been characterized by analysts as both insufficient and significantly delayed - Anadolu Ajansı

Germany's foreign minister has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas after a meeting in Indonesia.

Israel has blocked foreign reporters from entering the Strip since start of 22-month-old war except on brief, military-escorted tours, saying it can't ensure their safety inside

Germany will stop exporting military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, in response to Israel's decision to expand its operations in the Palestinian enclave's main city.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany won't authorize exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.”

Foreign Ministry also decries Israel’s E1 settlement construction in the West Bank, saying it 'violates international law and the relevant UN Security Council resolution'

Germany on Friday suspended further military exports to Israel over the latter's public comments about entirely taking over the Gaza Strip.

The move followed weeks of debate over reports of hunger in Gaza, but it was precipitated by Israel’s decision to expand military operations there.

According to YouGov poll, some 65% of Germans back the move, while only 19% consider it wrong and 16% have no opinion

Germany halts weapons exports to Israel for use in Gaza conflict as Netanyahu’s occupation plan faces global criticism.

We cannot supply weapons to a conflict that is being attempted to be resolved exclusively by military means, that can claim hundreds of thousands of lives, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz; despite criticism of the Israeli government, Germany reaffirms its commitment to ties with Israel