Europe’s cooperation with America in the crimes of Gaza; Why is Germany the second supplier of weapons to Israel?

Mehr News Agency, International Group: The crimes of the Zionist regime over the last one year, as witnessed by more 45 thousand innocent Palestinians have been killed, always under the support of the West has had The flood of American political, financial and weapons aid to the occupied territories is not hidden from anyone, but why the Europeans do not stop giving aid to the occupying regime is worthy of discussion.

The website “The Intercept” recently revealed that EU foreign ministers, despite the evidence Increasingly war crimes – and possibly genocide – in Gaza have refused to end arms sales to the Zionist regime.

In the report of this American news website, it is stated that political and legal experts believe that the content of this 35-page report, which was not published before, can affect the future trials of Union politicians. Europe is accused of committing war crimes through complicity in this regime’s attack on Gaza.

Economic goals of Europeans from exporting weapons to occupied territories

One ​​of the main reasons why European countries insist on exporting weapons to Israel is the economic benefits and strengthening of the domestic military industry. European defense industries, as one of the most advanced and competitive industries in the world, play an important role in GDP and job creation. European countries, including Germany, France and Britain, depend on exports to maintain their global position in this industry, and the Zionist regime is one of the key markets for these countries.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the European defense industry is about 109 billion dollars annually. > Generates income. Of this figure, more than 40 percent is dependent on exports to countries outside the European Union. The Zionist regime, as one of the largest arms importers in the world, has taken a significant share of this export.

Military industries in Europe have created more than 440 thousand direct and indirect jobs. Exporting weapons to markets such as occupied territories not only preserves these jobs, but also increases investment in research and development in the military sector. The Zionist regime, which is one of the largest buyers of weapons in the Middle East, allows European countries to offset the costs of developing advanced systems such as drones and guided missiles with export income.

European arms exporters to occupied territories

During this period, various European countries have tried to support the occupying regime along with America. For example, France, England and Italy are among the European countries that gain economic benefits from the sale of weapons to the Zionist regime.

France has exported military equipment worth 226 million dollars to this regime in the last decade. In addition to weapons, this country has been one of the exporters of military equipment parts to the Zionist regime, including the parts used in the “Iron Dome” system.

England also between 2018 and 2022, licenses worth 186 million dollars to export weapons to The Zionist regime issued; Exports that have been increasing in the last 15 months due to the needs of the occupying regime against the resistance front. In addition, America even carries out some of its operations, such as continuous aggressive attacks on Yemen, with the help of European allies, especially England.

Italy, as one of the largest arms exporters to the Zionist regime in Europe, continued to sell weapons in the last quarter of 2023, while who had previously claimed: “We guarantee to prevent the sale of weapons that violate the laws prohibiting the export of weapons to countries that violate human rights.”

Germany is the second supplier of weapons to the Zionist regime after America

Germany is the biggest supporter of the Zionist regime among European countries. After the United States, this country is considered as the second main supplier of weapons to the Zionist regime, which only in 2023 issued a license to export weapons worth 326.5 million euros, which includes advanced submarines. , tanks, and military electronic equipment.

Ben Shaul” UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Combating Terrorism for several days Earlier (Friday, January 7) in an interview with Anatoly, stating that America and Germany supply 99% of the weapons of the Zionist regime, he added: America supplies about 69% of Israel’s weapons and ammunition, and the other 30% is provided by Germany. provide It will be.

One ​​of the main reasons for this situation is Germany’s historical commitment to supporting the occupying regime. After the Second World War, the Westerners tried to pay their respects to the Zionists by forming the fake Israeli regime, and now, despite the amount of crimes committed by the occupying regime, they are trying with all their might to preserve the existence of this regime. A commitment that has been institutionalized in the German political system and has become the basis for close military-security relations between the two sides.

Economically, Germany’s military industry is one of the most advanced and profitable economic sectors of this country. Arms sales to the Zionist regime, in addition to generating income, cause extensive employment and keep German defense companies in global competition.

In 2023, Germany exported more than 326.5 million euros of arms to the occupied territories, including advanced equipment such as tanks Leopard and radar systems. These contracts help Germany to develop its technological capability and strengthen its military industries.

In addition to generating income, this export helps the German defense industry to remain in global competition. For example, the contract to sell Dolphin-class submarines to the Zionist regime has not only created direct employment for about 2,000 German workers, but also an extensive supply chain in This country has kept it active.

In terms of politics and security, the Zionist regime plays an important role in Germany’s foreign policy as a strategic ally. The close cooperation between the two sides in the field of security information exchange, military research and development and dealing with common threats has made the military relationship between them go beyond a mere commercial relationship.

By exporting weapons to the occupied territories, Germany simultaneously strengthens the security of this regime and increases its influence in West Asia. Such an approach allows Germany to play an active role in the regional equations of the Middle East and establish its position as an important player in world politics.

According to the mentioned cases, no European country has played a role as much as Germany in political, financial and military support of the Zionist regime. This country has even been the leader of European countries in attacking the Palestinian solidarity movement and supporting the ongoing genocide of the Zionist regime in the Gaza Strip. Today we see that it is impossible to hold demonstrations in support of Palestine in Berlin or other areas of Germany without police attacks, government intimidation and accusations of anti-Semitism from the press.