Germany’s 'Partial Embargo' on Israel: A Humanitarian Speed Bump
Germany, it appears, was engaged in a performative 'partial' embargo, a mere hiccup in its robust arms sales to Israel, which skyrocketed tenfold to €323 million in 2023, according to German Economy Ministry data. Now, Deutsche Welle suggests this pause, if it even was one, is ending 'amid a Gaza ceasefire.' How convenient. One might wonder if Berlin believes in fairy tales, considering the ICJ
found plausible claims of genocide and the 'ceasefire' negotiations are perpetually on life support, regularly punctuated by continued bombardment. This isn't just about arming a conflict; it’s about state-sanctioned complicity. Germany sent 3,000 anti-tank weapons and 500,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition to Israel post-October 7th, making it the second-largest arms supplier. Calling this a
'partial embargo' being 'lifted' during a so-called 'ceasefire' is less a policy shift and more a public relations sleight of hand, ensuring the German economy benefits while 30,000+ Palestinians remain dead. It practically screams, 'We thought about it, but profits are profits.'