Germany approved arms exports to Israel worth 6.6 million euros ($7.8 million) in the early weeks of the Iran war, government data showed, although the volume remained relatively low.
According to foreign media, the approvals covered the period from February 28, when Israeli and American forces launched attacks on Iran, to March 27, according to responses from the Ministry of Economy to questions from the Left Party.
In comparison, export licenses worth 166.95 million euros were granted in approximately four months after Germany lifted restrictions imposed during the Gaza war on November 24, 2025.
These did not include heavy weapons such as tanks or artillery, but "other military equipment".
Arms exports to Israel have been a sensitive issue for the government.
After the October 7, 2023 attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Germany initially increased supplies in a show of support.
Amid growing criticism of Israel's behavior in Gaza, Chancellor Friedrich Merz ordered in August 2025 that exports of military equipment that could potentially be used in the conflict be halted.
The partial embargo sparked criticism in Israel and within Germany's ruling conservative bloc, but was lifted after about three and a half months following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Even during the restrictions, export licenses worth 10.44 million euros were approved, the ministry said. /Telegraph/
