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Evening Standard
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Sami Quadri

Germany halts arms sales to Israel over Gaza offensive as Starmer warns of ‘more bloodshed’

German chancellor Friedrich Merz - (AP)

Germany has suspended arms sales to Israel that could be used in Gaza in one of the strongest rebukes yet from a key ally over the war.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it was “increasingly difficult to understand” how the latest military push — which includes plans to seize Gaza City — would help achieve Israel’s stated aims.

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