Germany has decided to suspend arms exports to Israel in response to the expansion of military operations in the Gaza Strip, citing a humanitarian crisis.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that Germany will not deliver arms in the current conflict in Gaza, underlining that the expansion of Israeli operations could lead to massive loss of life. Merz emphasized the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and stressed that while Germany's policy towards Israel remains constant, the priorities of humanity require this suspension. Germany, Israel's second-largest arms supplier, reaffirms its historic support for the country, but believes that help must be diplomatic at this stage.