Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed disappointment to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Germany's decision to halt arms exports to Israel that could be used in the conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu's office stated that this move effectively rewards Hamas and undermines Israel's efforts to combat terrorism. The statement emphasized that Israel's objective is not to occupy Gaza, but to remove Hamas and pave the way for a peaceful administration in the region.
image sourced from original article at https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-tells-merz-germany-rewarding-hamas-by-placing-arms-embargo-on-israel/Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-tells-merz-germany-rewarding-hamas-by-placing-arms-embargo-on-israel/
Source Id: 2025-08-800029009
