Germany allows more arms exports to Israel
BERLIN (AA) – Germany has approved arms exports to Israel worth more than €30 million ($31.2 million) over the past few weeks, German newsweekly Der Spiegel reports.
Overall, Germany gave the green light to weapons exports to Israel worth more than €160 million over the course of the year, despite growing international criticism of genocidal actions in the devastated Gaza Strip.
According to Der Spiegel, the latest arms export figures were released by the Ministry of Economics following an inquiry.
The delivery of weapons which can be used in Gaza was halted in March after Nicaragua brought a case against Germany before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of aiding the genocide in Gaza.
Germany has long been a key ally of Israel, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz often emphasizing Germany’s special responsibility for Israel’s security because of the country’s Nazi past.
Critics argue, however, that Germany’s unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is damaging its international credibility and further isolating Berlin on the global stage.
Since Israel began its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza last October, more than 45,300 people, most of them women and children have been killed, and over 105,000 wounded.
Israel is facing a genocide case at the ICJ for its actions in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians remain displaced and face severe shortages of food, medical supplies and other essentials.
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