Israel’s security is at the “core” of German foreign policy, the UN’s highest court was told, where Berlin is defending itself against a claim that it is furnishing Israel with weapons being used in Gaza, AFP reports.

“Our history is the reason why Israel’s security has been at the core of Germany foreign policy,” Germany’s representative told the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

“Where Germany has provided support to Israel, including in a form of export of arms and other military equipment, the quality and purposes of these supplies have been grossly distorted by Nicaragua,” Tania von Uslar-Gleichen said.

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