Germany halts weapons exports to Israel for use in Gaza conflict as Netanyahu’s occupation plan faces global criticism.

The move followed weeks of debate over reports of hunger in Gaza, but it was precipitated by Israel’s decision to expand military operations there.

Germany is to suspend exports of weaponry that could be used in the Gaza Stripbecause of Israel's plan to expand its operations there - the first time united Germany has acknowledged denying military support to its long-time ally.