Germany announced on Monday that it will lift its restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel starting November 24, following weeks of relative stability since the Gaza ceasefire took effect on October 10. Chancellor Friedrich Merz had imposed the suspension in early August after Israel’s cabinet decided to advance on Gaza City. Government spokesperson Sebastian Hille said the decision was based on the ceasefire’s durability and the ongoing delivery of humanitarian aid. He emphasized that Berlin expects all parties to uphold the agreements reached. Once the restrictions are lifted, Germany will assess export requests on a case-by-case basis, as per standard procedure. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomed the move and urged other governments to follow Germany’s example. Israel sources nearly 70% of its military supplies from the United States, while Germany is its second-largest arms supplier, having exported €485 million worth of weapons since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in October 2023.