France had requested
Germany's help in the fight following the November terror attacks in Paris
which killed one-hundred and thirty people.
The German cabinet has
approved plans to join the military campaign against Islamic State in Syria.
Germany will commit up to
1,200 soldiers to support the international coalition fighting the militant
group under the plan, which requires parliamentary approval.
It also intends to send
Tornado reconnaissance aircraft, tanker planes and a warship in support roles -
but will not actively engage in combat.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's
governing coalition has a large majority and approval looks assured. The
parliament will hold a vote on Wednesday.
The German cabinet's
approval comes a day before British MPs vote on airstrikes against IS targets
in Syria.
US, French and Australian
warplanes are already taking part in coalition airstrikes in Syria.
Russia has also been
bombing IS targets - but there has been concern it has mainly been targeting
foreign-backed Syrian rebels.
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