Tag: peacekeeping

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.

SIPRI: Peacekeeper nos. fall by over 40% in last decade

Map of Multilateral Peace Operations 2025 | Graphic: SIPRI

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute found the number of personnel deployed on peacekeeping operations around the world fell by over 40 percent between the years 2015 and 2024 because of budget cuts, refusal of host states and geopolitical tensions, and noted the growing reliance being placed on private military companies.