German cabinet approves plans to send 1200 troops to fight ISIS in Syria

German cabinet has approved plans to send up to 1,200 troops, a naval frigate and Tornado reconnaissance aircraft to the Middle East as part of a multi-million euro mission to support the fight against Isis.

Germany decided to join the fight against IS after an appeal by French President Francois Hollande in the wake of the 13 November Paris attacks.

Its forces will not engage in combat/airstrikes.

The mission is expected to go for a parliament vote as early as Wednesday.