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Title: Defending Germany's Support for Israel's Actions Against Iran: A CDU Perspective
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In a recent statement, Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, expressed support for Israel's military actions against Iran's nuclear and military facilities, citing Israel's right to self-defense. His Chief of Staff, Thorsten Frei, has defended this stance, emphasizing that it's not just about nuclear weapons but also about Iran's advanced rocket technology, which poses a threat to Europe.
During the G7 summit in Canada, Merz was quoted saying, "This is the dirty work that Israel is doing for us all." When asked about this, he expressed "greatest respect" for the Israeli army and leadership for having the courage to take such actions. However, Frei stated that a conclusive legal assessment cannot be made without more information. Israel, he noted, has acted because it faces a grave threat — Iran's political goal being to destroy Israel.
According to Frei, Germany's stance towards Israel has not changed, and the federal government remains committed to ensuring that Israel can defend itself. Germany has a history of approving military aid and exports to Israel, even in crisis regions, with the exception being current support for Ukraine. In the first five weeks of the new federal government, military exports worth around four million euros to Israel were allowed, though this is relatively low compared to the previous quarter.
Frei highlights that comparing the current situation to the past may not provide a true picture, as longer time periods are necessary to determine any strategy behind the recent exports.
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Germany's stance on Israel's military actions against Iran reflects a balance between support for Israel's right to self-defense against an existential threat and the search for diplomatic solutions to the nuclear crisis. While the German government supports Israel's actions, some critics argue that this stance may endorse military aggression instead of defending Israel's right to self-defense under international law. Additionally, there are internal disagreements within Germany's governing parties regarding the approach to the Iran-Israel conflict. Despite these challenges, Germany continues to push for diplomatic negotiations to peacefully resolve the crisis.
- The employment policy of the CDU, as reflected in the stance of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei, prioritizes support for Israel's actions against Iran while seeking diplomatic solutions to the ongoing nuclear crisis, avoiding an endorsement of military aggression.
- As part of its community policy, Germany's federal government, under the leadership of the CDU, is committed to upholding Israel's right to self-defense against Iran's political goal of its destruction, while also acknowledging the need for careful examination of the legality of such actions amidst the complexities of war-and-conflicts and general-news in the Middle East.
