EU nations reveal truth on Israel arms ban
Reports indicate that many European countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, and Greece, continue to cooperate closely with Israel in the security and military sectors, despite the adoption of laws that restrict military exports to Israel. For example, Spain approved a law in September 2025 aimed at broadly banning weapons and technology exports to Israel, but it includes exemptions that can be activated by the government when national interest demands, allowing security and technology deals with Israel to persist. Other countries such as the Netherlands, Finland, and Germany reaffirm their ongoing defense relations, relying on the need for their systems and products—Israeli weapons—that currently have no immediate European or local alternatives. On the other hand, the importance of defense ties with Israel has increased due to the escalation of Russian threats, especially in the Baltic States, where demand for Israeli systems is rising. Israel links its economic interests with its security needs, having recorded a nearly 30% increase in military exports in 2025. Despite political differences, cooperation continues out of fear of losing market share and the impact this would have on its defense industries.
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