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Germany Authorizes Major Arms Exports to Israel Amid Gaza War
(MENAFN) Germany approves nearly €800 million ($930 million) worth of military equipment exports to Israel during the first half of the year, according to reports, despite the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
The Economy and Energy Ministry provides the figure in response to a parliamentary inquiry submitted by the opposition Left Party.
Military export licenses granted between January and June are worth more than four times the total amount approved for Israel throughout 2025, according to the report.
The significant increase follows the decision by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government to ease partial restrictions on arms shipments to Israel on Nov. 24, 2025.
Merz had previously suspended exports of weapons that could potentially be used in Gaza on Aug. 8, after Israel announced plans to expand its military campaign in the territory. The restrictions remained in place for roughly three and a half months before being lifted.
Major defense contracts account for much of the sharp rise in approved exports.
During the second quarter alone, authorities approve €735.8 million in export permits, with approximately 67% of that amount connected to a naval project.
Among the projects highlighted is the INS Drakon, an air-independent propulsion submarine constructed by German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), which has recently departed a shipyard in Kiel bound for Israel.
The Economy and Energy Ministry provides the figure in response to a parliamentary inquiry submitted by the opposition Left Party.
Military export licenses granted between January and June are worth more than four times the total amount approved for Israel throughout 2025, according to the report.
The significant increase follows the decision by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government to ease partial restrictions on arms shipments to Israel on Nov. 24, 2025.
Merz had previously suspended exports of weapons that could potentially be used in Gaza on Aug. 8, after Israel announced plans to expand its military campaign in the territory. The restrictions remained in place for roughly three and a half months before being lifted.
Major defense contracts account for much of the sharp rise in approved exports.
During the second quarter alone, authorities approve €735.8 million in export permits, with approximately 67% of that amount connected to a naval project.
Among the projects highlighted is the INS Drakon, an air-independent propulsion submarine constructed by German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), which has recently departed a shipyard in Kiel bound for Israel.
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