OR Friedrich Mertz’s statement that ‘Israel is doing the dirty work for all of us’ It triggered a strong public dialogue in Germany, but also internationally. During the G7 summit in Canada, Chancellor said in an interview with ZDF how ‘This is doing for all of us Israel’implying that Israeli military blows in Iran, ultimately serve the interests of the West.

Formal positions and diplomatic initiatives

OR German government Constantly confirms “stable support for Israel” and characterizes Iran’s nuclear program as ‘Existential threat’ for the area. Foreign Minister Johann Vandeful, after his trip to Gulf Countries and Larnaca, addressed calls to Tehran for de -escalation, despite stressing that no immediate return step was erased at the negotiating table.

It is also important for the placement of Jurgen Hard, a representative of the Christian Democrats in the German Parliament, who, seeing the subject in terms of ‘Realpitik’it was implied that the attack on Iran may open a way for negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program, benefiting the Arab world.

Berlin reactions

Mertz reports about ‘Dirty work’ They encountered strong criticism from both the coalition parties and the opposition. Social Democrat MP Ralph Stengner described the statement ‘Very odd’while the Vice President of the Siemge Meler Parliamentary Group insisted on the need for diplomatic subtlety From politicians, especially in “extremely sensitive” periods in the Middle East.

Corresponding was the reaction of the Greens, the Left and the Alliance Sarah Wagenknecht. Left -handed leader Seren Pelman pointed out that Mertz ‘Embraces the logic of the strongest’ undermining the international image of the country. Sarah Wagenknecht, for her part, estimated that the Chancellor ‘Legalize aggressive war that violates international law’bringing his place as opposed to the long -standing tradition of Germany’s self -restraint.

Discussion on international legality

The question of the Israeli decision to hurt Iran remains open in Germany. The question of defense – Even in a precautionary nature – under Article 51 of the UN Articles of Association, it is more concerned with public opinion and political parties, exacerbating divisions over strategy and legalization of military actions in the Middle East.