Germany's Arms Export Policy to Israel Under Scrutiny Amid Surge in Licenses

Germany’s opaque arms export policy toward Israel comes under renewed scrutiny

TEHRAN – Germany’s arms export policy toward Israel is again facing scrutiny after Berlin quietly approved nearly €800 million ($913 million) in military export licenses to Israel during the first five months of 2026—more than the total value approved during the previous 20 months combined. The sharp increase has raised fresh questions about the transparency and consistency of Germany’s export controls, particularly as the government publicly voices concern over the humanitarian situation in ...