Amid calls for arms embargo, who supplies Israel’s weapons? – DW (2025-05-26)
https://www.dw.com/en/amid-calls-for-arms-embargo-who-supplies-israels-weapons/a-72675978
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>> Crucially, three nations account for almost all of Israel’s weapons supply: the United States, #Germany and #Italy.
>> … From 2020-2024, Germany accounted for about a third of Israel’s incoming arms supply…
>> And that is unlikely to change, despite Spain’s calls for an embargo.
>> “As a country that understands Israel’s security and existence as a core principle, Germany is always obliged to assist Israel,” said German Foreign Minister Johann #Wadephul.
>> Those comments came as German chancellor Frederich Merz told public broadcaster WDR he "no longer understands” Israel’s objective in Gaza …
>> Despite his remark, any future restriction on Germay’s arms supply would be a significant development…