Germany German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project

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German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project

A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.

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Germany has approved almost 800 million euros ($913m) in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026, more than in the previous 20 months combined, the government in Berlin has confirmed.

According to a Federal Foreign Office reply to a parliamentary question by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, nearly all the approvals were cleared in April and May.