Germany halts arms exports to Israel

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Germany's halted its arms sales to Israel in the wake of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to takeover Gaza City. But despite supplying $565 million worth of military hardware since the 7 October 2023 attacks, how important are Germany's weapons to Israel?

We hear what the economic benefits are of a new peace deal brokered by US president Donald Trump between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Roger Hearing finds out why US wine exports to Canada declined drastically.

And the big controversy bubbling up over mineral water in France.

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

8 Aug 7PM English United Kingdom Business

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