Germany has lifted its partial arms embargo on Israel, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International. The embargo was initially put in place due to escalating violence in Gaza, where Israeli forces have been conducting operations. Amnesty's Senior Director, Erika Guevara-Rosas, labeled the move as reckless and unlawful, arguing it sends a dangerous message to Israel regarding its actions against Palestinians. The German government justified the reversal by citing a ceasefire in Gaza, claiming the situation has stabilized. However, Amnesty highlighted that the embargo was one of the few effective pressures on Israel to address its actions in the region. Since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023, thousands of Palestinians have been killed, raising significant humanitarian concerns. Germany is a major supplier of arms to Israel, second only to the United States, and has issued substantial export licenses for military equipment during this period.