German support for Israel in the Gaza war

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During the Gaza war, which began in October 2023, the German government's support for Israel has attracted significant media attention and commentary. On 1 March 2024, Nicaragua initiated proceedings against Germany at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Germany of facilitating a genocide in Gaza, in violation of the Genocide Convention. On 8 August 2025, after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to occupy all of Gaza, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany would be pausing weapon sales to Israel.

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