Arms Aid to Israel
The aid coming from the West to Israel, which has killed thousands of innocent people in Gaza, continues unabated. The US and Germany, which have been providing arms to Israel since the war began on October 7, continue to provide arms aid.
Germany’s Weapons Support to Israel
According to the German government, 308 separate licenses for the export of military equipment to Israel were approved in 2023, with a total value of approximately 327 million euros.
It increased 10 times in 2023
The total value of approved licenses was 32.3 million euros, a tenfold increase compared to 2022.
Germany, which is the second country to supply arms to Israel after the United States, continues to sell arms to Israel despite the fact that Israel is being tried in international courts for committing genocide in Gaza.
Nicaragua’s Claims
Nicaragua accused Germany of facilitating genocide in Gaza and acting in violation of the Genocide Convention with its military, political and financial support to Israel.
- Stating that Germany is the second largest supplier of weapons to Israel, Nicaragua’s lawyers emphasized that it was impossible for Germany not to know that the ammunition it gave to Israel was used in the genocide in Gaza.
- He drew attention to Germany’s continued contribution to Israel’s occupation and annexation practices in all Palestinian territories, especially in Nicaragua and Gaza.
Germany’s Weapons Supply to Israel
| Supplied Products | Piece |
|---|---|
| Wheeled and tracked military vehicles | 65 |
| Military technology | 57 |
| Military electronics | 29 |
Weapons Exports Continue
Last year, Germany delivered to Israel two Sa’ar 6-class corvettes, the Eitan armored personnel carrier APC and 10 MTU 750hp diesel engines for the IFV.
Germany’s Unwavering Commitment to Israel
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said during her visit to Israel, “We will support Israel with everything it needs, and everything means everything.”
Baerbock also called on a German television channel for Israel to approach Germany with concrete demands, saying, “Israel will receive all the help it needs from Germany, including military support.”
