German media professionals, artists call for ban on arms exports to “Israel”

BERLIN, Aug. 06 (YPA) – 162 German actors, musicians, and media professionals have signed a petition calling for an end to arms exports to the Israeli occupation in light of the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

According to “Avaaz” organization, new signatories include singers Nina Khoba and Kloeso, director Fatih Akin, Golden Globe-winning actor Ari Folman, who holds Israeli citizenship, and actress Sandra Höller.

Avaaz said it organized the campaign, which describes itself as a global campaigning network aimed at influencing political decisions through citizen voices.

Last Thursday, more than 200 prominent figures in Germany urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to halt arms supplies to the occupation and impose sanctions on it in an open letter.

YPA