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Israel Attacks Put Pressure on Germany's Middle East Policy
- On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel launched strikes on Iran targeting nuclear and military sites.
- The strikes followed ongoing Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear program, which the German government has warned violates international treaties and threatens regional stability.
- Merz emphasized Israel's right to defend itself and called on both Israel and Iran to avoid escalation, while Germany increased protection for its citizens and Jewish facilities amid rising tensions.
- Merz said Germany coordinates closely with the US, UK, and France, and convened a security cabinet meeting agreeing on all necessary precautions to safeguard German interests in the region.
- This Israeli attack puts pressure on Germany’s balancing act in the Middle East, confirming its commitment to Israel's security yet highlighting challenges as criticism of Israel grows domestically and internationally.
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The war between Israel and Iran has caught the Federal Government cold. It has little influence on the conflict parties. But internationally Chancellor Merz is committed to understanding Israel.
At about four o'clock in the morning Netanyahu and Merz make calls. The security cabinet meets and the crisis staff. This is about evacuation plans for Germans in the region.
Chancellor Merz emphasizes how threatening he considers Iran's nuclear program – and does not condemn the Israeli attack. Similarly, France's President Macron positions himself.
Even before the first air alarm in Iran, Israeli government representatives informed their German partners. Reactions in Berlin range from statements of solidarity to diplomatic reminders.
Israel is attacking Iran, but international voices predominantly call for "restraint" and "deescalation" to Tehran. Trump admits his co-consciousness, and Chancellor Merz was also inaugurated shortly before.
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