Why Does Germany Still Support Israel?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Berlin will not support a general sanctions regime against Israel and that this position will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
Many believe this is simply Germany’s historical responsibility after World War II. That is true, but it is not the main reason.
From a geopolitical perspective, Israel is the West’s strongest ally in the Middle East. A strong Israel helps contain Iran, protects critical maritime routes and energy supplies that Germany depends on, and reduces the risk of wider regional conflicts and new waves of migration into Europe.
Germany also benefits from close cooperation with Israel in intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced defense technologies. More importantly, maintaining support for Israel reinforces Berlin’s strategic relationship with the United States, Germany’s most important security ally.
Merz’s statement therefore reflects more than historical responsibility. It is a geopolitical calculation. As long as Israel remains a cornerstone of the Western security architecture in the Middle East, Germany has every reason to continue standing by Israel.
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