German public turns on Israel arms sales over Gaza
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Germany faces growing public and political dissent over its military support for Israel, its second-largest arms client. A recent poll shows only 31% of Germans still believe in a historic responsibility to back Israel, down from 62% who now oppose it.
Breakdown
- Protests in Germany highlight opposition to continued arms sales to Israel. 3s
- Germany remains Israel's second-largest weapons supplier, with only partial restrictions on exports. 14s
- A recent poll shows only 31% of Germans support the idea of a historic responsibility toward Israel. 1m 3s
- Former ambassadors and politicians urge the government to increase pressure on Israel. 1m 40s
- Public debate intensifies over whether historic guilt should dictate current policy. 2m 30s