German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on June 11, 2025. Omer Messinger/Getty Images
Germany announced on Nov. 17 that it is lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel, now that a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas exists.
Berlin had said in August that it would no longer authorize any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza “until further notice,” in response to a decision by Jerusalem to take over Gaza City.
