The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuassured the German Chancellor by phone, Friedrich Mertzthat the main objective of his country is not to occupy Gaza, but to release it from Hamas.
According to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, Netanyahu’s telephone communication with Mertz stressed the government’s intention to create the conditions for establishing a peaceful administration in the region, which would ensure security and stability.
At the same time, he expressed his deep frustration over Germany’s decision to suspend military exports to Israelin a period of increasing military operations in Gauze.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office commented that this decision is a major change of attitude from the German side, which has so far been one of Israel’s closest allies.
Earlier today (08/08/2025), the German government made the decision not to approve exports to Israel weapons and war material that can be used in Gauze strip Until younger, Chancellor Friedrich Mertz announced, thereby responding to Israel’s plan to escalate war operations in the Palestinian enclave.
The liberation of Israeli hostages and the ceasefire negotiations are the key priorities, the Chancellor said in a statement, expressing deep concern about the suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
“It is becoming more and more difficult to understand how the Israeli military plan will allow the targets to meet the Gaza Strip and under these circumstances, the German government does not allow, until a newer one, the exports of military equipment that can be used in the Gaza Strip,” he said.
The decision of the German government is a significant change of attitude as the Germany they are with the USA One of Israel’s most faithful allies at the expense of its historical responsibility for the Holocaust.
“The German government remains deeply anxious for the continuing suffering of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.” “With the planned attack, the Israeli government assumes even greater responsibility for helping citizens in the Palestinian enclave,” the German Chancellor said in a statement, reiterating his call for complete access to UN and other non -governmental services.
“The German government is urgently urging the Israeli government not to take any other measures to attach the West Bank,” Friedrich Mertz concludes in a statement.