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Germany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war

Smoke rises from an Israeli attack on Gaza, as seen from Israel [File: Amir Cohen/Reuters]

Germany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza after Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City, an escalation in the 22-month war.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the decision on Friday, shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the security cabinet voted in favour of a plan to seize the largest city in the besieged Palestinian territory.

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