"Chancellor Friedrich Merz justified the original decision to restrict exports in August as a reaction to plans announced by the Israeli government at the time for an escalation in its Gaza City offensive. "We have always stated that we would review this practice in light of developments on the ground," Hille said on Monday. "Since October 10th, there has been a ceasefire in Gaza, which has also fundamentally stabilised," he went on, saying that "this forms the basis for this decision" to lift the restrictions."
""We have always stated that we would review this practice in light of developments on the ground," Hille said on Monday. "Since October 10th, there has been a ceasefire in Gaza, which has also fundamentally stabilised," he went on, saying that "this forms the basis for this decision" to lift the restrictions. "We expect everyone to adhere to the agreements that have been made," Hille said, including "maintaining the ceasefire, providing large-scale humanitarian aid"."
Germany will remove restrictions placed in August on arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, with the decision taking effect on November 24. The original restrictions were imposed after planned Israeli escalation in Gaza City and amid international backlash. Government spokesman Sebastian Hille said export policy would be reviewed based on developments on the ground. He cited a ceasefire in Gaza since October 10 that has fundamentally stabilised the situation as the basis for lifting limits. The government expects adherence to agreements, maintenance of the ceasefire, and provision of large-scale humanitarian aid.
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