Sticking up for Israel Against Iran's "Terror Regime": A Defensive Viewpoint on Chancellor Merz's Remarks
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Let's dive into the controversy surrounding Chancellor Friedrich Merz's support for Israel's attacks on Iran! Thorsten Frei, Chief of Staff in the Chancellor's Office, has articulated why the Chancellor's stance is not merely about nuclear weapons. According to Frei, Iran's rocket technology can reach targets even in Europe, making their actions a valid concern for our continent.
During the G7 summit in Canada, Merz famously referred to Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership as "the dirty work that Israel is doing for us all." Although the journalist used the term "dirty work" in her question, Merz expressed great respect for Israel's courage in executing these actions. However, this statement has drawn heavy criticism, not just for the choice of words, but also for endorsing the attacks.
Frei, when asked about the potential legality of Israel's actions, stated that it's impossible to make a final judgment due to insufficient information. Israel acted due to pressing threats against its existence, as stated by Frei. The political intent of Iran is to eliminate Israel - a fact that no one can deny.
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Indeed, Germany remains determined to ensure Israel can protect itself, as Frei emphasized. The federal government has approved millions in military exports to Israel over the years, even in volatile regions like the Middle East. Recent data shows that the Ministry of Economics authorized around four million euros worth of military exports to Israel within the first five weeks of the current government's term. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, when the red-green minority government approved military deliveries worth 28 million euros to Israel, this figure appears relatively low.
Frei suggests that comparing such figures doesn't provide an accurate comparison and insists that the stance towards Israel has not changed with the current federal government.
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Additional Insights:
- The international legal community fiercely debates Israel's actions against Iran, particularly its strikes on nuclear facilities and leadership.
- Israel argues its strikes are a lawful act of self-defense against the imminent threat posed by Iran's nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programs.
- While some international actors and legal experts support Israel's claims, critics argue these strikes violate international law as the UN Security Council has not authorized Israel's use of force against Iran.
- The legality of Israel's preemptive strikes depends on the interpretation of an "imminent threat," resulting in divisive expert opinions and significant diplomatic opposition to Israel's unilateral military actions.
- The community debates intensely about the legality of Israel's actions against Iran, particularly in relation to their strikes on nuclear facilities and leadership, with some arguing it is a lawful act of self-defense under international law, while others claim it violates legal norms due to the absence of authorization from the UN Security Council.
- In response to criticism, Thorsten Frei, Chief of Staff in the Chancellor's Office, has stated that Germany remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense, citing political tensions in the Middle East and Europe's potential exposure to Iran's rocket technology as valid reasons for supporting Israel's stance against Iran's war-and-conflicts and politics related to general-news, even amid ongoing debates in the international legal domain.
