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The German government has approved new arms deliveries to Israel worth at least €2.46 million ($2.89 million), despite a partial freeze on military exports imposed in August over Israel’s war in Gaza, media reports said Wednesday.
The Economy Ministry confirmed the approvals in response to a parliamentary inquiry by the opposition Left Party.
It said the exports, authorized between Sept. 13 and 22, covered “other military equipment” but not “war weapons,” and represented a small share of previously licensed deliveries.
Left Party lawmaker Lea Reisner criticized the approvals, accusing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government of misleading the public.
“The German government is misleading the public with an alleged delivery freeze while continuing to approve millions of dollars’ worth of military equipment for Israel,” Reisner said.
“This ‘freeze’ is pure eyewash and can be revoked at will at any time.”
On Aug. 8, Merz ordered a halt on exports of weapons that could be used in the Gaza conflict, citing what he called Israel’s “genocidal war” in the territory.
Germany has witnessed growing public anger over Berlin’s military support for Israel.
Over 100,000 people rallied in Berlin on Saturday, demanding “an end to all military cooperation with Israel.”
Israel’s government approved a plan on Aug. 8, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to gradually reoccupy the Gaza Strip, starting with Gaza City.
The offensive destroyed homes, towers, hospitals, and shelters for displaced civilians.
Since October 2023, the Israeli army has killed over 66,000 Palestinians in Gaza, most of them women and children, according to local health authorities.
The bombardment has left the enclave uninhabitable, triggering famine.
Efforts for a cease-fire and reconstruction are underway, including a 20-point plan unveiled this week by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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