Serious questions about legality The Israeli military operation against Iran – and consequently US intervention – is formulated in a recent report by the Bundestag Scientific Service. The German DPA News Agency has released the content of the report, which, although non -bindingit is important for both the international community and the Berlin government, which traditionally supports Israel.

Negative assessment for legal self -defense

The report cites the position of the vast majority of top experts in international law, who conclude that The criteria are not met of Article 51 of the UN Charter on self -defense. In particular, he stresses that there are serious doubts for the legal basis of Israeli actions.

The contents of the 54 -page report

According to the findings of the Scientific Service, Israel had to present clear evidence and evidence that Iran was in the final stage of completion of its nuclear program – and even with a proven intention to use it against Israel. In addition, it should have documented that the attack with a code name ‘Rising Lion’ consisted of midfield deterrence.

The report, drawn up at the request of left -wing MP Ulrich Tonden, notes that there is almost unanimity among the lawyers that Israel’s arguments is insufficient. In addition, he points out that if the June 13 attack is not considered legal under international law, then the US intervention of June 22 is also lacking a supporting document, as only the legality of initial energy can be considered legal and subsequent support.

Warning to abuse and undermining international law

The report still warns of the risk of abuse of the right to ‘Legal self -defense’stressing that this could lead to undermining existing rules of international law and justify illegal acts of violence.

According to the analysis of experts, it is excluded – based on the available data – that there were information from the intelligence services of Israel, which have not been revealed. However, regardless of the existence of such information, Israel remains obliged to documented legally his military actions against Iran.

The report of the Bundestag Scientific Service, dated July 3, was drawn up in the context of the support procedures for the parliamentary work, at the request of a MP, as the magazine points out Der spiegel.