Amnesty International Protests German Chancellor's Upcoming Israel Visit

Human rights organization Amnesty International held a protest in Berlin on Tuesday, calling on Germany to halt all weapon exports to Israel. The demonstration targeted Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s planned visit to Israel next week. Protesters demanded a complete arms embargo. They accuse Israel of committing war crimes during its ongoing military operation in Gaza. Amnesty International’s German branch stated that supplying weapons violates international law. The group argues that Germany risks being complicit in serious violations by continuing arms transfers. The protest highlights growing pressure on the German government regarding its steadfast support for Israel. Germany is one of Israel’s major arms suppliers. Chancellor Scholz has consistently defended Israel’s right to self-defense since the conflict began.