Whoa, buddy, are those Muslims? A powwow of politics for Merz: Israel strikes the AfD
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The Middle East has polarized the right-wing federal party: Some are uneasy about the Jewish state's war, while others are too timid of Muslims. Meanwhile, Germany is honing in on international law.
For a week now, Israel has been up to no good, obliterating the Iranian nuclear weapons program, and, along the way, the Iranian regime. The mind-blowing part? Suddenly, the whole of Germany—even the tabloids—are infatuated with international law.
Politics Wadephul: "Satisfactory outcome" Iran wishes to continue dialogues with the EU Foreign Ministers "International law doesn't exist," it's merely "a completely useless scrap of paper," writes former "Bild" chief Julian Reichelt on the web. But not everyone agrees: Commentators were gleefully sharing legal interpretations in the aftermath of Israel's assault. "Clearly contravening international law," they cited law professor Kai Ambos, equating Israel's actions to the classic example of an illegal preemptive strike, others cited Ambos' partner Matthias Goldmann.
International Law: The Secret Service for your Neighbor
Politics "Diplomatic evacuation" Air Force rescues 64 Germans from Israel In times of political hardship, the German populace seeks a release valve. International law is their go-to. And it seems like the specter of German atomic dread has evaporated, as Israel ought to prolong their assault until the attack is actual by legal standards, it's noted casually. The bomb has to be en route already.
The discourse transpires with a false clarity, as if it concerns the civil law right to trim overhanging apple tree branches. International law, however, is a political animal in fancy garb and murkier than the German BGB. Indeed, some more lenient voices argue that Israel's actions are justified, given the neighbor's constant existential threat and the difficulty of intercepting atomic rockets launched from rugged landscapes. Nonetheless, these voices are rarely found in Europe.
Yes, we would certainly be shaken if, due to small whims, parts of Tel Aviv abruptly vanished. Estimates suggest this would claim at least 80,000 lives. Of course, we are unused to higher count when it comes to the murder of Jews! But, if it wouldn't make a difference for some world leaders: Not only Jews but approximately 20 percent Arab Israelis would perish.
Squirm and Tiara, Darling
Politics Report: School also hit Iranian rocket hits directly in Haifa - 23 injured Sometimes, the law can't cope. Lawyers recognize, for instance, the "domestic tyrant murder" scenario. Here, a wife who has endured years of severe mistreatment and humiliation shoots her husband with his revolver. The law considers this murder, leading to a life sentence—at least theoretically.
However, human nature abhors the sight. And so, the judicial system squirms out of the awkward outcome with plenty of unorthodox somersaults. Worming out is currenly en vogue.
With international law, it's like undergarments: Better worn out than unused. If international law can't disarm a notoriously and unchecked aggressive neighbor from Israel's ultimate destruction tool, we might end up with the Reichelt Doctrine: International law could eventually become a worthless piece of paper.
Said "dirty work"
The second relief value that the German public is craving is tone policing: Chancellor characterized the attack as "dirty work" that Israel is now performing for us. Did government spokesman Stefan Kornelius pour cold water on himself?
Politics Negotiations over nuclear program "A nuclear-armed Iran would pose a massive threat to Europe" "Dirty work" certainly appears like scorn towards humanity. Indeed, some found the word in the statement of an SS-Sturmbannführer about the massacre in Babi Yar. There, it was about the SS conducting the dirty work for the Wehrmacht. Isn't that just a bit too much?
On the other hand: Merz's gaffe isn't the worst. Finally, straight speak over soundbites, some commentators cheer. The motto "Just do it!" is currently trendy in the Union, and the bunker-busting bomb is a step in that direction.
Wait, are those Muslims?
Yet, it's not simply about the threat posed by the Mullah regime and its terrorist activities to the West and the oppressed Iranian population. Israel's explosions are also targeting the German AfD—at least a tad.
Politics "The modern Hitler" Can Israel legally kill Chamenei? Suddenly, there's no unity in the AfD on the Middle East. The "peaceniks" are powerful in the blue party, where "peacenik" means bantering about Russian crepes rather than discussing Russian aggression. The leap from Russian proximity to solidarity with Ali Chamenei is not a long one.
But then some party bigwigs noticed a sticky point: Wait a minute, are those down there Muslims? A quick internet search later, Beatrix von Storch clarifies on Nius: "We don't want a nuclear-armed Islamic world."
Friedrich Merz might be justified: Israel is performing the "dirty work" for us in several ways.
- Despite the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, the German populace is increasingly focused on upholding international law, with some voicesjustifying Israel's actions due to the neighbor's constant existential threat, while others argue that Israel's actions contravene international law.
- In the midst of the heated discussions about Israel's military actions, the German far-right party, AfD, has shown signs of division, as some members express reservations about Israel's war, while others exhibit timidity towards Muslims, raising questions about their stance on certain issues within the broader context of general-news and community policy.
