BERLIN (AP) — Germany will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Friday, in a strikingly quick response by one of Israel’s strongest international backers to a decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet to take over Gaza City.

The move by Germany, which has previously stopped short of tougher lines against Israel’s government taken by some of its European Union allies, appeared likely to further isolate Israel in the wake of the controversial military takeover plan that has been decried by the United Nations and supporters of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.

It wasn’t immediately clear which military equipment from Germany would be affected. Asked by The Associated Press for details about which military hardware would be affected, the German government declined to comment.

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    The even harsher military action by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip […] makes it increasingly difficult for the German government to see how these goals will be achieved.

    (Emphasis mine)

    Is that a bad translation? I hope so, otherwise he seems to be saying if Israel could be successful he would support it.

    Edit: I think it’s quoting without context and he’s referring to the goals of “the release of Israeli hostages and purposeful negotiations toward a cease-fire in the 22-month conflict”.