German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Germany will continue to supply weapons to Israel, countering claims from opposition leader Friedrich Merz that the government has delayed arms exports. Scholz stated, 'We have not decided to stop delivering weapons' and assured that additional supplies would occur soon. The opposition has criticized the government for a significant drop in arms approvals, claiming that key export permits for ammunition and tank parts have been stalled for months. Despite these allegations, the government maintains that there is no arms export ban on Israel, with approvals being given after thorough review. Data indicates a sharp decline in arms exports to Israel this year compared to previous years, although the overall export volume has increased significantly. Scholz's remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region following the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.