Germany Resumes Arms Exports: 'Never Again' (Unless It's To Israel)
Germany's decision to resume arms exports to Netanyahu's government, effective November 24th, following a brief halt during a 'ceasefire,' raises an obvious question: what exactly was the 'halt' achieving? For those keeping score, Germany has been a key supplier, providing 47% of Israel's military equipment sales in 2023, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
This makes them the second-largest supplier after the US. One might wonder if the phrase 'Never Again' now comes with an asterisk, specifically for situations where economic or geopolitical allegiances take precedence over, you know, not arming conflicts.