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Berlin (dpa) - In a bold move, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced his backing for Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. His Chief of Staff, Thorsten Frei, defended the stance, stating, "It's not about nuclear weapons. The rocket tech in Iran trails a dangerous reach, posing a threat even to European targets."
Merz, during the G7 summit in Canada, spoke about Israel's actions, remarking, "Israel's doing the heavy lifting for us all." His comments, though seemingly respectful, came under fire due to their brash nature and condoning of the strikes.
Frei, however, avoided making a legal assessment on the attacks. "We can't make a final judgment without all the facts," he said. He did acknowledge Israel's vulnerability, stating, "It's plain as day that Israel faces an existential threat from Iran."
Germany maintains its commitment to help Israel defend itself, despite periodic tension. In fact, the new government has approved arms exports worth around €4 million to Israel in the initial weeks of their term, a relatively low figure compared to the past.
Frei dismisses this as an unfair comparison, suggesting a need to evaluate larger time frames to notice any underlying strategy. He asserts that the stance towards Israel hasn't altered with the current government.
Data reveals that the German government views Israel's military actions against Iranian nuclear sites as legitimate self-defense, and this stance is backed by increased security measures in Germany itself. Officials are actively advocating for diplomatic solutions to resolve tensions and prevent Iran's nuclear armament, while supporting Israel's right to defend itself.
Economic and social policy debates in Germany have shifted significantly in light of recent events, with politics heavily revolving around war-and-conflicts, particularly the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. The German government's general news headlines now heavily feature discussions on Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, and the country's support for these actions as a form of legitimate self-defense.
