Federal Constitutional Court rejects Palestinian lawsuit against German arms exports to Israel

The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a Palestinian’s constitutional complaint against German arms exports to Israel. ECCHR criticizes the fact that that access to justice remains closed to people whose lives are affected by the arms exports.

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13. February 2026
A Merkava tank stationed on Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip, May 2025. Such tanks are kept operational with the help of German spare parts, among other items. (picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com | Saeed Qaq)

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Last updated: 13. February 2026