Germany's moral obligation: military help for Israel in the Middle East?

Germany's moral obligation: military help for Israel in the Middle East?

Germany and the security of Israel: a deeply rooted obligation

The discussion about whether Germany should support Israel militarily if the security or even the existence of the Jewish state is threatened. This topic was raised on October 7, 2023 immediately after the Hamas terrorist attack on the Hamas terrorist attack and is now again up for debate in the face of an impending escalation in the Middle East. The first politicians are already calling for the Bundeswehr to be activated if Iran and its allies should attack Israel. The Federal Government, on the other hand, emphasizes that this question is currently "not up -to -date".

It is important to remember that Israel is not a member of NATO and therefore there is no automatic assistance obligation in the event of war. Nevertheless, there is a moral obligation: Since the historical speech by Chancellor Angela Merkel in Jerusalem Knesset in 2008, the view that Israel's security is part of the German State Remen

If Israel one day asked for military help, Germany can hardly close it. Israel has one of the strongest armies in the world and can also expect the support of the United States, Great Britain and France. But the Bundeswehr also has skills that could be useful in the event of a significant conflict in the Middle East, such as the air refueling or the use of Eurofighers that could ward off Iranian drones.

Of course, one hopes that all of these measures will never be necessary. But this option cannot be ruled out. The deep connection between Germany and Israel and the common historical experiences make it clear that Israel's security continues to take an important importance for Germany.

In current political developments in the Middle East, it is crucial that Germany perceives its responsibility and has ready to assist in an emergency. However, the discussion about Germany's possible help for Israel should not be reduced solely to the military aspect. It would also be important to provide diplomatic and political support in order to defuse tensions and promote permanent peace in the region.

The question of whether Germany should intervene militarily in an emergency should not be regarded as an isolated event, but in the context of the global security situation. The conflict in the Middle East has an impact on the entire international community and requires a cooperative and diplomatic approach to find a sustainable solution.

The previous support of Germany for Israel and the obligation to ensure the security of the Jewish state are part of a broader responsibility that Germany bears as an international actor. It is important that Germany is further expanding its diplomatic relationships and its commitment in the region in order to promote a permanent peace solution and prevent the situation from escalating further.

The current discussions illustrate that the question of help for Israel is still of great importance in a possible conflict scenario in the Middle East. Germany should be aware of this and look for ways together with international partners to ensure a peaceful and stable future for Israel and the entire region.