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Israel expects Germany to lift arms export halt after Gaza ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the start of the closed meeting of the Federal Cabinet of the CDU, CSU and SPD on September 30, 2025, in Berlin | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Israel has urged Germany to lift its partial arms export halt and travel warning following the Gaza ceasefire. Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said the restrictions should end and backed German participation in the Gaza peace process, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled the export freeze may be reviewed.

Europe plans rearmament without U.S.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, participates in the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on 11 March, 2025 | Photo: Christophe Licoppe/EC - Audiovisual Service/European Union

Europe appears to have accepted the prospect of acting independently of the United States, with a new rearmament program proposed by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, last week.