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The world watches as Israel wreaks havoc on Iran, and the whole of Germany's attention is piqued. International law is now everybody's business, even the tabloids.
International Law: The Great Debate
"International law doesn't exist," schouts Julian Reichelt, former Bild boss and current king of Nius. Others are singing a different tune, touting legal interpretations about Israel's actions. "Clearly violating international law," they cheer, "the Israeli attack on Iran represents the almost classical case of a prohibited preventive strike," others replied.
International Law: A Necessary Evil
Germans are in need of an escape valve when confronted with the gritty realities of foreign policy. International law often serves this purpose, providing a sense of order amid chaos. But for Israel, international law might as well just be a nonexistent piece of paper.
Israel's Opportune Moment
As Israel continues its assault on Iran, the German people are left to debate: Is Israel doing us a favor, or are they wading into dangerous waters? Some argue that Israel's actions are justified given Iran's constant threats and the difficulty of intercepting nuclear missiles. However, these voices are not as vocal in Europe.
Humanitarian Concerns
A small miscalculation could mean the loss of thousands of lives, both Jewish and Arab Israeli. This fact is often overlooked in the heat of the discussion. But if it makes a difference to some leaders: Not only Jews, but also 20% of Arab Israelis would die.
Wriggling Out of the Rules
Lawyers know the concept of "domestic tyrant murder," where a wife, long abused, takes action against her husband. The law deems this action as murder, but the system bends and contorts to find a softer sentence. Wiggling is currently trending.
On International Law
It's like wearing underwear: better on than off. If international law fails to disarm an overly aggressive neighbor, who threatened Israel's absolute destruction, we might as well embrace Reichelt's doctrine: international law could soon become a meaningless piece of paper.
The Disgusting Work
The German public clamors for tone policing: Chancellor Friedrich Merz labeled Israel's actions as "dirty work." Did government spokesman Stefan Kornelius need to take a cold shower? Some consider the phrase reminiscent of the SS using "dirty work" to describe the massacre in Babi Yar. But others defend Merz's straightforwardness as a refreshing change from political hot air.
Wait...Are Those Muslims?
It's not just about the elimination of Iran's nuclear program and its ties to terrorism. Israel is also taking aim at the German AfD, albeit a small shot. The party is divided on the issue, with some praising Israel's actions and others cautious. Tino Chrupalla, the party leader, is even rallying for a shift in Germany's relationship with Israel.
Keywords- Israel- Iran- Nuclear weapons- International law- Tone policing- German AfD
Enrichment Data Integration:
The current stance of the AfD toward Israel's actions in the Middle East has noticeably evolved and is internally divided. Historically, AfD was pro-Israel but boycotted by Israel, while during the Israel-Hamas conflict, the party was split on the issue. In 2024, AfD's position significantly shifted, calling for ending Germany's "one-sided" relationship with Israel and advocating halting arms exports to Israel during the Gaza war. This move drew criticism, highlighting internal disagreement within the party leadership. AfD's stance on Iran, urgent diplomacy, and opposing nuclear proliferation differs from mainstream German government positions under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- The debate within the German AfD over Israel's actions shows a shift in their stance towards Israel, as they are now divided on the issue, similar to their historical position during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The enrichment of this information reveals that the AfD's position on Israel's actions towards Iran differs significantly from that of mainstream German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with the AfD advocating for a change in Germany's relationship with Israel and calling for a halt in arms exports to Israel.
