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Chancellor Merz' Praise of Israeli Strikes Sparks Criticism

  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported Israel's military actions against Iran, stating they were necessary Ǵdirty workǵ for Western nations, and said he has received overwhelming approval for his comments from others.
  • Merz warned that Iran's refusal to negotiate could lead to the Ǵcomplete destructionǵ of its nuclear program.
  • Several politicians and experts criticized Merz's stance, arguing that Israel's actions violate international law and lack validity as Ǵpreventive self-defenseǵ.
  • Merz expressed respect for Israel's military, stating that the Iranian regime poses a risk to many nations.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with a good dose of cynicism, said that Israel is doing the dirty work for everyone. That the United States and in part also some European countries have closed their eyes because to them it is worth the offensive triggered by Benjamin Netanyahu against Tehran is more...

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The chancellor has backed the Israeli attacks on Iran. Merz is strongly criticised for his drastic choice of words, but he also gets support.

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It is often forgotten in the media frenzy that Iran, without provocation, initiated hostilities against Israel. The apparent dispute was not about territory or politics, or any other usual disagreement between states. It was ideological. Since its creation almost five decades ago, the Islamic Republic of Iran and its pawns have waged a war against Israel and the United States, demanding its destruction. In his view, neither of the two countries,…

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Friedrich Merz thanks for the "drinking work" that Israel does for "all of us". This not only mocks the civilian victims, but also reveals his double morale.

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Berliner Zeitung broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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