After the war with Iran: Dobrindt at Netanyahu: Support for attacks on Iran

Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt fully opposed his attacks on the Iranian nuclear facilities during a surprising visit to Israel. “With the destruction of the Iranian nuclear and rocket program, Israel has made a significant contribution to the security of Israel and the security of Europe,” said the CSU politician after a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The world has become safer without an Iranian nuclear program. That is why we support this procedure.”

Together with the Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Dobrindt visited the place of a deadly Iranian rocket attack on Bat Jam, a suburb of Tel Aviv. You can see that “a fight against the civilian population is being bought here,” he said. The interior minister was convinced that Iran would use an atomic bomb against Israel if he developed it. He assured Germany will continue to do everything to secure Israel’s existence.

Dobrindt’s visit is the first of a high-ranking foreign politician since the twelve-day war against Iran.

Dobrindt: Iran’s nuclear program not only threatens Israel

Dobrindt said that the Iranian nuclear program was “a real threat to Israel’s right to exist, but also a threat to far beyond, also a threat to Europe”. Therefore, it is “understandable and right to destroy this nuclear program”. Dobrindt also spoke of a clear signal to Iran, “that it is Israel that it is the USA that the other supporters and Germany cannot accept it that Iran continues to research and build on an atomic bomb”.

Tehran repeatedly claims that his nuclear program only serves civil purposes.

Waffen rest after international escalation

Israel had started the war against his arch enemy Iran on June 13 and flown massive air strikes against destinations across the country. Tehran reacted with violent rocket attacks to military and civilians in Israel.

Israel’s declared goal was to stop Tehran’s nuclear program and neutralize the danger he has issued. After the United States also got into the war and bombed Iranian nuclear facilities, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was agreed.

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran could put several centrifugal systems into operation to enrich uranium despite the “within a few months” attacks. US President Donald Trump said the attacks had thrown Iran’s nuclear program back for years.

Support for agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza

Israel is currently working intensively on an agreement to free the hostages from Gaza and get a ceasefire in Gaza, said Dobrindt after meeting Netanyahu. “We support that there is a deal that frees the hostage, reaches an armistice and improved the humanitarian situation in the Gaza. My impression: An agreement could be close.” Israel is criticized internationally because it hardly leaves humanitarian aid and food in the Gaza Strip.

Visit to Israel as a sign of solidarity

On the occasion of his visit, Dobrindt also said support for Israel to have talks on site and get an idea of ​​the situation. “I want to show that we support Israel as the closest partner in the fight against terror.”

Germany also wants to benefit from Israel’s experiences in military and civil defense. “We are ahead of Israel, especially in the case of cyber defense and population protection. We also have to adjust to new threats more,” said Dobrindt. You will work closely with Israel, “Germany needs a cyber dome.” What is meant is a powerful, digital protective sign against espionage and sabotage and to protect critical infrastructure, such as energy and communication companies.