Government spokesman Stefan Kornelius on Monday said Germany would lift its partial embargo on weapons exports to Israel on November 24.

Mr Kornelius said the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which has been in effect since October 10, is a key reason for lifting the ban, adding that the ceasefire has “stabilised in recent weeks.”

The spokesman also cited efforts to achieve a lasting peace and increased humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

He added that the German government is set to “generally return to examining each case individually and respond to further developments” when it comes to arms exports.

In early August, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a suspension of exports of arms to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip “until further notice”, marking a major shift in German foreign policy.

The move came hours after the Israeli government’s decision to expand military operations in the coastal territory.

It represented a significant departure for Berlin, which has been one of Israel’s strongest supporters since the unprecedented October 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli communities by Hamas terrorists.

(dpa/NAN)