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So, are those Muslims? The mudslinging wars of Merz: Israel targets the AfD
A Perspective by Hendrik Wieduwilt
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Germany is witnessing a political divide within the right-wing extremist federal party over Israel's onslaught on Iran. Some members are perturbed by the Jewish state's conflicts, while others are fearful of Muslins. The masses of Germany are finding solace in the intricacies of international law.
Israel has been attempting to weaken Iran's nuclear weapons program for a week, simultaneously aiming to uproot the troublesome regime from the country. Remarkably, the entirety of Germany, including the tabloids, has suddenly become intrigued with international legislation.
Politicking
"International law does not exist," asserts former "Bild" chief Julian Reichelt on the internet, now he leads "Nius". Not everyone agrees; commentators were swiftly sharing international legal justifications in the first hours post-Israel's strike. "Blatantly violating international law," they quoted law professor Kai Ambos, "the Israeli attack on Iran represents the near-classical case of a prohibited preventive strike," others quoted Ambos' colleague Matthias Goldmann.
Valve: International Law
The German public frequently requires an escape from harsh foreign policy realities, and international law serves as a valuable escape valve. Even the notorious German atom anxiety seems to have dissipated: Israel needs to be moderately patient before striking, according to calm legal analysis - as long as the bomb has not yet been released.
The debate rages on, resembling a discussion about a neighbor's legal permission to trim overhanging apple tree branches. International law is, however, a political realm disguised in robes and far more abstract than German BGB. While there are indeed flexible voices that consider Israel's actions justified, given the looming threat from a relentless neighbor and the difficulty of intercepting atomic rockets launched from rugged terrain, these voices are predominantly not found in Europe.
Indubitably, aArrayList of German lives would be jeopardized if parts of Tel Aviv inexplicably vanished due to a minor miscalculation. Estimates suggest at least 8,000 innocents would be affected, provoking thoughts of the devastating consequences a missile strike on Tehran would cause. Interestingly, this disaster would not spare the approximately 20% of Arab Israelis, who would also perish in the attack.
Squirming is the trend
Sometimes, the law cannot keep up. Lawyers are familiar with the case of "domestic tyrant murder." Here, a woman who has suffered years of severe abuse finally shoots her husband with his revolver. The law regards this as murder and results in a life sentence. However, humans find it almost impossible to process. It seems people are currently inclined to squirm their way out of the obligation to uphold international law.
International Law: A Necessity
It's like underwear: better worn even when torn than none at all. If international law cannot help Israel disarm its aggressive neighbor and deny them access to an absolute weapon of destruction, we could end up with the Reichert Doctrine, rendering international law a worthless piece of paper.
"Dirty work"
The German public is currently expressing their disapproval in tone-policing: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has referred to the attack as "dirty work" that Israel performs for us. One must wonder if government spokesman Stefan Kornelius reflexively splashed water on his face after this statement.
"Dirty work" undoubtedly sounds brutal, and indeed, one found the phrase in the statement of a Nazi Storm leader about the atrocity in Babi Yar. Is there a connection, one wonders? But, Merz's slip-up doesn't appear to be as negligent. Finally, some candidness instead of endless rhetoric, some commentators rejoice. The "just do it" motto, instead of preaching civility, is currently trendy among the Union.
Wait, are those Muslims?
But it is not only about the threat posed by the Mullah regime and its terrorist activities. The Israelis are also undermining the German AfD to a certain extent.
Suddenly, there is no consensus on the Middle East within the AfD. The "peacemakers" are dominant in the blue party, where "peace" connotes debating Putin's aggression over a plate of Russian cheesecake. The leap from Russian solidarity to supporting Ali Chamenei isn't insurmountable.
But then some party leaders took note of a vexing detail: wait, are they members of a Muslim community down there? A quick online search later, Beatrix von Storch declares on Nius: "We don't want a nuclear-armed Islamic world."
Perhaps Friedrich Merz is onto something: Israel is indeed doing the dirty work for us in various ways.
Source: ntv.de
- Israel
- Iran
- Nuclear weapons
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The current stances of German political parties on Israel's attacks on Iran and nuclear weapons can be summarized as follows:
German Government (CDU/CSU and SPD Coalition)
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) and other senior government officials support Israel's right to self-defense regarding its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, defending bombings carried out by Israel and the U.S. against Iranian nuclear facilities, emphasizing that inaction is not an option.
- The German government views Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat to Israel, supporting Israel’s military actions and providing extensive political backing. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has actively advocated German solidarity with Israel, reinforcing this stance.
- Germany maintains a hawkish stance on Iran, including labeling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization on the EU list, reflecting strong disapproval of Iran’s regional policies and human rights abuses.
- While there is domestic opposition (60% of Germans oppose arms sales to Israel), Germany continues to export significant military equipment to Israel, including items related to its tank programs, demonstrating support for Israel’s military capabilities.
- The coalition government has not signed international threats against Israel regarding its Gaza operations, opting instead to maintain diplomatic channels open with Israel, reflecting a balancing act but generally maintaining a pro-Israel stance.
- Chancellor Merz also called on Iran and Israel to heed calls for ceasefire, showing diplomatic openness while upholding firm support for Israel’s military actions.
The Left Party
- The Left Party in Germany criticizes militarism and enjoys support due to its stance against the far right and military aggression. However, their position on the Middle East conflict, including Israel’s attacks on Iran, differs from the government’s pro-Israel stance, generally opposing militarism and possibly opposing Israel’s aggressive actions, although specific details on their stance toward the Iran-Israel conflict were not provided in the current results.
Alternative for Germany (AfD)
- Although there are no explicit details about the AfD’s current stance on Israel's attacks on Iran, previous patterns and their far-right orientation suggest the AfD would likely be supportive of Israel in the context of confronting Iran, often emphasizing security threats posed by Iran.
- Given the AfD’s known political positioning, it is reasonable to infer they would align with a hardline approach on Iran's nuclear program, potentially supporting Israel’s military actions as a means to counter perceived existential threats, consistent with their nationalist and security-oriented rhetoric.
- The debates within Germany, including the AfD, over Israel's actions against Iran's nuclear program have been influenced by political considerations, war-and-conflicts, and general-news, as the AfD's stance appears to be hardline, aligning with Israel's actions due to perceived security threats, just as they often do with other nationalist issues.
- The discussion within the community, particularly within the AfD, regarding Israel's policy towards Iran's nuclear program is a complex intersection of war-and-conflicts, politics, and energy, as the AfD's support for Israel is driven by their nationalist and security-oriented rhetoric, possibly viewing Israel's actions as necessary in the face of perceived existential threats.
