Israel tries to stop Germany from even hinting at arms ban – Middle East Monitor

Israel is making intensive diplomatic efforts to convince the office of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the German Foreign Ministry not to impose or even suggest a potential ban on arms exports to Israel, according to the Israeli public broadcaster Kan 11 on Tuesday evening.

This move comes amid growing criticism from Berlin over Israel’s war on Gaza, with German officials signalling the possibility of taking undefined measures, including a review of arms…