Netanyahu criticizes Germany's decision to stop supplying Israel with weapons used in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his disappointment over Germany's decision to impose a ban on supplying his country with weapons that could be used in the Gaza Strip. This surprising move from Berlin came at a time when Germany is witnessing renewed protests, as it is considered the largest European supporter of Tel Aviv in the genocide against Gaza.

During a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu expressed his dissatisfaction with Berlin's decision. He claimed that "Israel's goal is not to control Gaza, but to liberate it from Hamas and enable the establishment of a peaceful government there," according to a statement issued by his office.

Earlier, the German Chancellor announced Berlin's suspension of arms supplies to Israel that could be used in Gaza. This came after the Israeli government approved a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, despite the worsening humanitarian situation in the area.

Germany, which is considered the primary European source of arms to Israel, expressed concern over the ongoing suffering of civilians in Gaza. Merz also urged the Israeli government to refrain from taking any further steps towards annexing the occupied West Bank.

In a related context, the Israeli government approved a "gradual" plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, aimed at displacing the residents of Gaza City from north to south. This plan includes the occupation of the city and the expulsion of its Palestinian residents, numbering nearly one million.

According to United Nations data, 87 percent of the Gaza Strip's area is now under Israeli occupation or subject to evacuation orders, warning that any new military expansion would have catastrophic consequences. Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with American support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, including killing, starvation, and destruction.

The Israeli genocide has resulted in 61,330 martyrs and 152,359 injured Palestinians, in addition to more than 9,000 missing persons, and hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals, leading to famine that has claimed many lives, including dozens of children.