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Germany’s S homrim, in collaboration with the Austrian magazine Profil,
Arms Export uncovered a de-facto embargo on arms exports from Germany
Freeze to Israel: to Israel. The investigation revealed delays and bureaucratic hurdles in
A Shomrim arms shipments, raising concerns about Germany’s commitment to its
security agreements with Israel during a time of heightened regional
and Profil conflict.
Investigation
Impact: The investigation ignited widespread public debate in both

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Haaretz, Ynet and Channel 12 News amplified the findings. Following
the public outcry, the German government issued an official
statement clarifying that arms exports to Israel had not been halted
and that shipments would continue as planned.

Sanctions, A series of investigations exposed how Israeli and U.S.-based

Loopholes, and organizations managed to bypass U.S. sanctions, funneling
State Funding: funds to politically sensitive campaigns. One report revealed how
Shomrim and AP tax-exempt donations from the U.S. and Israel were indirectly used
to oppose humanitarian aid to Gaza. Another investigation uncovered
Investigations state-backed campaigns targeting former Defense Minister Yoav

Gallant and the Attorney General during a contentious political period.
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Impact: The findings were widely covered in various media
outlets in Israel and the world including The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The Times of Israel, Ha’aretz, and Independent,
and sparked renewed scrutiny of the funding and accountability
mechanisms of non-profit organizations operating across both
countries.

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