What did the survey show: Do Germans oppose military support for Israel?

Survey results have shown that the majority of Germans are against providing military support to Israel, despite the recent government decision to continue supplying weapons to the Israeli military, reports Anadolu.

The survey revealed that 60% of respondents are opposed to sending weapons to Israel, as Netanyahu’s government intensifies its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, raising concerns about a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Only 31% of those surveyed said that Germany should send weapons to ensure Israel’s security, while the remaining 9% were undecided.

The survey was conducted after media outlets reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government had decided to continue supplying weapons to Israel. This decision came following assurances from Tel Aviv that it would adhere to international law when using German military equipment.
Germany had reportedly halted arms deliveries to Israel in March, after Nicaragua initiated proceedings against Berlin at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of aiding “genocide” in Gaza.

Germany is one of Israel’s key allies, and Chancellor Scholz has often emphasized Germany’s special responsibility for Israel’s security due to its Nazi past.

However, critics argue that Germany’s unwavering support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is damaging its international credibility and further isolating Berlin on the global stage.