In a context of growing regional tension, the German government authorized arms exports to Israel totaling 6.6 million euros during the first four weeks of the conflict with Iran.
The approvals were carried out between February 28—the date on which Israeli forces, in coordination with the United States, began attacks against Iranian objectives—and March 27. The information comes from a response from the German Ministry of Economy to a parliamentary consultation presented by the left-wing party Die Linke
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Although the volume approved during this period is relatively modest, it reflects a continuity in strategic cooperation between Berlin and Jerusalem in the area of security.
German policy regarding the export of weapons to Israel has been the subject of intense internal debate. After the attack carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Germany expressed strong support for Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism, initially expanding its military
support.
Later, in the midst of international criticism over the conduct of the conflict in Gaza, Berlin imposed certain limitations, which were again relaxed after the ceasefire reached in October.
In this new scenario, marked by direct confrontation with Iran — a regime that has openly maintained its hostility to Israel — German authorizations take on a particular meaning. Although limited in scope, these exports underscore Germany's recognition of the security challenges facing the Jewish State
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Defense cooperation between the two countries, framed in a historic and strategic relationship, continues to be a key pillar at a time when Israel is on the front line of containment in the face of large scale regional threats.
