Supporting Israel for Self-Defense: Germany's Stand on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Executes Actions Against "Terror Regime" of Iran Freely - Countering Iran's alleged "terrorist government" without cost
Thorsten Frei, Chief of Staff to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has backed the Chancellor's support for Israel's attacks on Iranian targets. According to Frei, it's vital that Iran's Mullah regime, a potential threat with rocket technology capable of reaching European targets, doesn't possess nuclear weapons – an issue that concerns us all[1].
Merge made headlines at the G7 summit in Canada when he declared that Israel was doing "dirty work" for the world by striking Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership. The term "dirty work" was initially used by a ZDF reporter asking the question, but Merz later expressed admiration for Israel's boldness[2]. His statements were met with criticism, both for the inflammatory language and for backing Israel's operations[1].
Despite this, Frei stated that a legal assessment of the attacks is currently impossible, as the necessary information is not available. However, it's undeniable that Israel took action due to grave threats against its existence. The fact remains that Iran's stated political goal is to destroy Israel[2].
Frei emphasized that Germany continues to stand by Israel in ensuring its defense. This commitment encompasses the past, present, and future[2].
Approving Weapons Exports to Israel
Germany has delivered weapons and military equipment to Israel over the years, despite the country being a crisis area. This exception, presently only extended to Ukraine, demonstrates the strong alliance between the two nations[3]. In the initial five weeks of the current federal government's term, military exports worth roughly four million euros were approved for Israel[3]. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, in which the red-green minority government approved deliveries worth 28 million euros, this is a relatively small figure.
Frei explained that comparing timeframes may not accurately reveal a strategy, and the stance towards Israel has not changed under the new federal government[3].
- Thorsten Frei
- Friedrich Merz
- Israel
- Iran
- Middle East
- Federal Government
- CDU
- Berlin
- German Press Agency
- Europe
- G8 summit
- Canada
- ZDF
Insights:- Germany views Israel's actions against Iran's nuclear program as a matter of self-defense and regional security[1].- Weapon exports to Israel from Germany are intended to support Israel's capacity to defend itself[3].- Diplomatic efforts are being made by Germany to resolve the crisis and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons[2].- The German government maintains a well-established commitment to Israel, stemming from concerns for Israel's security and regional stability, as well as potential threats to Europe[2][3].
- Thorsten Frei, in his capacity as Chief of Staff to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has highlighted Germany's enforcement of employment policies, ensuring that Germany's strong alliance and continued weapons exports to Israel, amidst the context of war-and-conflicts, adheres to community policies that prioritize self-defense and security in the Middle East.
- In the realm of politics, the discussion surrounding Germany's approval of weapons exports to Israel can be viewed as an extension of the broader general-news dialogue, encompassing international conflicts and Israel's role in regional security.
