German foreign minister backs Merz on partial arms halt to Israel

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2025-08-12

Berlin (dpa) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday backed Chancellor Friedrich Merz's decision to halt certain arms exports to Israel, saying the move was justified and proportionate. Wadephul, a member of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), told public broadcaster ZDF that he had been involved in the decision. He said the step was taken after Israel's security cabinet approved the capture of Gaza City, requiring what......

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