German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday announced a suspension of exports of arms to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, marking a major shift in German foreign policy. The move, hours after the Israeli government's decision to expand military operations in the coastal territory,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will not authorize exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.”

Germany vowed Friday to suspend sales of arms to the Zionist entity that could be used in Gaza, as European and Arab nations slammed the Israeli cabinet’s decision to occupy Gaza City after 22 months of war.