German special forces to Cyprus for possible mission: Bild
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The German government is making preparations for various Middle East scenarios and is planning to conduct the evacuation of German citizens under military protection in case of any emergencies.
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Members of the German special forces stand in front of the Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) ship "Hoegh Esperanza" during its arrival at the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, Dec, 15, 2022 (AP)
The German daily Bild on Wednesday, citing sources in security circles, Germany has dispatched special forces to Cyprus with the potential mission of "rescuing hostages in the Gaza Strip."
Reportedly, the German government is making preparations for various Middle East scenarios and is planning to conduct the evacuation of German citizens under military protection in case of any emergencies.
Germany has deployed elite special forces to Cyprus for a possible operation in Gaza or Lebanon https://t.co/V2xvPF4XXR pic.twitter.com/i5LRee9ggd
— Voice of Europe 🌍 (@V_of_Europe) October 18, 2023
Germany prioritizes sending arms to "Israel" to use on Palestinians
The DPA news agency released a report on Wednesday citing sources in the federal government that Germany will allocate priority to sending arms to "Israel" through commercial applications for arms sales from companies.
This comes after Germany gave the green light to "Israel's" request to utilize two of five Heron TP combat drones against Palestine leased by Germany.
It was reported that "Israel" also asked Germany for warship ammunition, bulletproof vests, and banked blood.
This comes after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks in "Israel" with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and allegedly called for an investigation into the massacre.
"I am horrified by the images of the explosion in a hospital in Gaza. Innocent civilians were injured and killed," he posted on X, adding that "a thorough investigation of the incident is imperative" and expressed that his "thoughts are with the families of the victims."
Read more: Forty demonstrators detained in Berlin pro-Palestine rally
Since the escalations began on October 7, several airlines have suspended their flights heading to the occupied territories, including "Tel Aviv's" Ben Gurion International Airport, "Israel's" primary international airport.
Ben Gurion Airport is located just outside of "Tel Aviv", where there were audible explosions when the resistance operation began. Some flights were rerouted to alternative airports, as indicated by FlightRadar24.
Several evacuation operations have also been carried out, including ones made by India and Australia.
Indians returning back from Israel to India under Operation Ajay, chant Bharat Mata ki Jai & Vande Mataram slogans
— Nationalist Mumbaikar 🇮🇳™ (@Ayush_Shah_25) October 13, 2023
On landing back they thanked the Govt of India for Evacuation Operation
Glad that they are thankful unlike those returnees from Ukraine!pic.twitter.com/aEC1ezRoiw
Last Saturday, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi told a press briefing on Saturday that there is no chance of engaging in negotiations for a prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas.
"There's no way to negotiate with an enemy we have sworn to obliterate," he said.
Read more: Tens of Palestinians killed today by the ongoing Israeli aggression
