A growing list of countries have limited arms exports to Israel amid its military offensive in Gaza.
Germany has become the latest country to suspend the export of arms to Israel.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday his government would halt all shipments of military equipment that could be used in Gaza, in direct response to Israel’s security cabinet approving a plan to take control of Gaza City.
Several countries have imposed full or partial suspensions on arms exports to Israel since it began its military offensive in Gaza.Why It Matters
The growing list of countries suspending arms exports to Israel reflects mounting concerns over the humanitarian impact of Israel’s military operations, including the high number of civilian casualties and potential violations of international law.What To Know
The United States is by far the biggest supplier of weapons to Israel, accounting for two-thirds of all arms sold to the country.
Germany and Italy are the second and third largest suppliers, accounting for around 30 and 5 percent of weapons sold to Israel respectively, between 2013 and 2023, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
These are all of the countries that have implemented full or partial suspensions of arms exports to Israel since the invasion of Gaza.
