Advocating Israel's Actions: Chancellor's Defense of Israel's Strikes against Iran's "Terror Regime"
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Chancellor Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei staunchly supported Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comments on Israel's assaults on Iran. "What the Chancellor expressed through his words was that it's in our best interest to prevent a terrorist regime like the Iranian Mullah regime from obtaining nuclear weapons," said the CDU politician in a German Press Agency interview.
It's not merely about nuclear weapons, either. "Even Iran's rocket technology can reach extensive targets, even in Europe. And, thus, it's uncanny to act like this isn't a concern for us," said Frei.
CDU leader Merz stated during the G7 summit in Canada on ZDF that Israel was performing "filthy work" for us all in relation to Israel's strikes on nuclear facilities and Iranian leadership figures. However, the journalist had previously used the term "filthy work" in her question. Merz expressed "deep respect" for the Israeli army or government's courage to perform such acts. Unfortunately, he faced criticism, including for his choice of words and supporting the attacks.
Frei: Legal analysis not determined yet
Frei refused to evaluate if the attacks were legally justified. "We simply don't have enough information to form a final legal analysis," he said. However, it's a fact that Israel engaged in action due to being threatened heavily. The Iranian regime's goal is to annihilate Israel. "That is the undeniable reality that forms the foundation for everything," Frei stated.
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The Chief of Staff underscored that Germany will continue to support Israel's ability to defend itself, even after Israel's strikes on Iran. "And the federal government has been, and still is, dedicated to this commitment in the past, present, and future," Frei said to the German Press Agency.
Germany has granted permission for weapons and military equipment deliveries to Israel over the past decades, despite it being a tumultuous region - an exception currently only made for Ukraine. The new federal government also authorized arms exports worth around four million euros to Israel during the first five weeks of its term, as the Ministry of Economics revealed upon the Left Party's request. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, in which the red-green minority government approved arms deliveries worth 28 million euros to Israel, this is relatively small.
Frei explained that it's not a fair comparison. "To truly understand the situation, you'd need to consider larger periods of time to gauge if there could be a strategy in place," he said. "However, the stance toward Israel has not changed through the federal government."
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Additional Context:
Germany's Federal Government currently adopts a proactive stand in supporting Israel's military actions against Iran, viewing these actions as Israel's legitimate right to self-defense against an existential threat. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has explicitly endorsed Israel's military campaign, declaring that Israel is executing the "tough jobs" that prevent the Iranian regime from continuing its terror and potentially acquiring nuclear weapons[1][2]. Merz has asserted that Israel has the right to defend its existence and the safety of its citizens, regarding Iran's nuclear program as an existential threat to Israel[2].
While Germany pursues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul engaged in nuclear negotiations with Iran intended to prevent further conflict escalation, Chancellor Merz has also expressed support for these diplomatic efforts, calling for a swift agreement with Iran[1]. However, this approach is contentious within Germany’s governing parties, particularly the CDU/CSU faction, where many members distrust Iran's intentions and believe the nuclear negotiations are a sham meant to buy time for Iran to advance its nuclear program[1]. Some CDU politicians advocate that instead of negotiations, Israel's military actions should be politically supported to counter Iran’s hostility[1].
From the perspective of European security, Germany views Israel’s actions as part of a broader effort to contain a nuclear-armed Iran, which is considered an immediate and existential threat not only to the Middle East but also to Europe. German officials consider preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons essential for regional and continental security[1]. Germany’s support for Israel’s military campaign and its diplomatic push toward nuclear talks with Iran reflect a multi-faceted strategy aimed at managing the conflict while reinforcing Israel’s security, acknowledging the far-reaching security risks posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions.
In essence, Germany’s current official position is to unconditionally endorse Israel’s right to self-defense against Iran, while simultaneously encouraging diplomatic negotiations with Iran to prevent further escalation and secure European security from the danger of a nuclear-armed Iran[1][2].
- The employment policy of the Chancellor's office, as demonstrated by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's defense of Israel's strikes against Iran, appears to prioritize supporting allies threatened by regimes involved in war-and-conflicts and terror activities, such as the Iranian Mullah regime.
- The community policy of Germany, as evidenced by the continued support for Israel's self-defense actions against Iran, suggests a commitment to European security, aiming to contain a nuclear-armed Iran, which is considered an immediate and existential threat not only to the Middle East but also to Europe.
