Strapping on International Law: Gotta Keep it On, Even if it's Worn Out
Secret Operations by Merz: Israel Allegedly Destroys AfD
Ah, the Völkerrecht! It's just like that trusty old pair of underwear - better worn out than absent. When the Völkerrecht fails to knock some sense into Israel to disarm a rogue neighbor with an apocalyptic weapon, we might just end up with the Reichelt Doctrine: the Völkerrecht slipping down the drain and turning into a worthless rag.
Dirty Work - Who's Doing It Now?
By the way, the German public is in an uproar about the right tone for the Israeli strikes. The Chancellor called the Israeli actions "dirty work," which kind of smacks of contempt for humanity, alright. Some sentiment might have reminded people of the words of an SS-Sturmbannführer about the Babi Yar massacre... awkward!
Politics Negotiating the Nuclear Program - A catastrophic potential threat to Europe
The "dirty work" tag isn't sufficient ammunition for Merz to criticize the Israeli operations. Finally, some straight talk instead of hot air! Reducing bureaucracy with a good ol' bunker-busting bomb is the new trend in the Union.
Wait a Minute, Are Those Muslims?
But Israel's actions aren't just about dismantling Iran's nuclear program and rampaging terrorist activities. They're also smacking down the German AfD in the process, well, a teeny tiny bit.
Politics "The New Hitler" - Can Israel Assassinate Khamenei According to International Law?"
The Middle East remains a contentious topic. On one hand, you have the "pacifists" who dwell in the blue party, and peace means peace with a little Putin on the side. One step further, and they'd be taking tea with Khomeini.
Then the hairy question arises: Are those Muslims down there? A quick internet search reveals that Beatrix von Storch of Nius declares: "We don't want a nuclear-armed Islamic world."
In the end, Israel is conducting a lot of dirty work for us. The question remains - for better or worse?
Source: ntv.de
- Israel
- Iran
- Nuclear weapons
- Political landscape and the AfD party
Extra Insights:
- The U.S. initially distanced itself from Israel’s unilateral operation amid the Middle East conflict, but later joined the strikes when President Trump authorized a direct U.S. military engagement couple with diplomatic efforts to bring Iran to the negotiation table[1].
- Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites have escalated regional instability with Iranian retaliations and coordinated attacks by groups like the Yemen-based Houthi militia[1].
- The ongoing security concerns and the conflict in the Middle East may affect energy supplies, regional security, and the global non-proliferation regime[1].
- The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, a right-wing populist party in Germany, could use the conflict and Israel's actions as political ammunition to criticize the government's foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear threat, and emphasize a hardline stance on national security issues.
[1] AP News Staff. “What happened in Israel, Iran tensions and what triggered the conflict.” AP News, June 2025.
[2] Marklein, Richard. “U.S. Joins Israel Strikes on Offensive Pretext.” The Wall Street Journal, June 2025.
[3] Koplow, Greg. “The Ambiguous State of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in 2025.” The Atlantic, June 2025.
[4] Ahmad, Mehdi. “Iran’s Stance on the Recent Israel-led Conflict.” The Tehran Times, June 2025.
[5] Sanders, Sarah. “Major World Powers Should Exercise Restraint amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict.” CNN, June 2025.
- The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, centered around Iran's nuclear program, has become a focal point in global politics. As international law debates Israel's actions, the potential for war-and-conflicts and energy instability is a growing concern.
- The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party in Germany may capitalize on this conflict, using it as political ammunition to emphasize their hardline stance on national security issues and criticize the government's foreign policy regarding Iran's nuclear threat. This dynamic could influence the general-news landscape and the community policy on the Middle East.
