Denying Allegations of German Support for Israel in Iran Conflicts
German Military Dismisses Allegations of Assistance to Israel During the Iran Conflict
In a recent controversy, flight paths of a German Air Force Airbus fueling combat jets have sparked rumors of German support for Israel in the ongoing battles with Iran. However, the Defense Ministry in Berlin firmly denies any such allegations.
Military expert and journalist Thomas Wiegold sheds light on this subject on his website.
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Wiegold's inquiry was prompted by photos from Flightradar24, showing the transponder signal of a German Airbus A400M. This led to suspicions that the Air Force might have been aiding Israel in refueling their combat jets. But, Wiegold reveals the recorded flight was, in fact, a transportation from the Jordanian air force base Al-Azraq to Iraq.
The German Armed Forces are stationed at Al-Azraq, where they support the international coalition in the fight against Islamic State as part of "Inherent Resolve" mission. They also aid in training Iraqi security forces from there and conduct sea and airspace surveillance flights.
Previously, there were allegations of German support for Israeli army last year. However, a spokesperson confirmed the Airbus refueled French combat jets only within the framework of the mandated operation "Inherent Resolve" and in accordance with the mission.
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- Despite the recent controversy surrounding German Air Force's Airbus refueling combat jets, raising suspicions of German support for Israel, it appears that the recorded flight was actually a transportation from Jordan's Al-Azraq air force base to Iraq, falling under the German Armed Forces' duty as part of the "Inherent Resolve" mission.
- In a broader political landscape, the employment policies within the international community, particularly those involving military operations and general-news reporting, are crucial in addressing allegations, maintaining transparency, and promoting community policy that upholds unity and peace.
