Germany, a strong European ally of Israel and the second largest arms exporter to the country after the US, has faced a wave of legal challenges against the shipments.

Germany has put a hold on new exports of weapons of war to Israel while it deals with legal challenges, according to a Reuters analysis of data and a source close to the Economy Ministry.

Following reports that surfaced regarding a halt by Germany of weapons export to Israel, Berlin denies the news.

Arms exports have fallen dramatically from the previous year, and no more permits have been issued for weapons sales since March. View on euronews