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Germany Suspends Arms Exports To Israel For Use In Gaza

German Chancellor Friedrich said his government 'will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice' (Credit: AFP)

Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.

The arms export freeze marks a dramatic change of course for the German government, which has long been one of Israel's staunchest international allies as it has sought to atone for the Holocaust.

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