German chancellor: Israel doing the world's 'dirty work' in Iran

(JNS) — Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday endorsed Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, saying it was doing essential work for Germany and others.

“This is the dirty work that Israel is doing for all of us,” Merz told the ZDF broadcaster during an interview on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. The phrasing came in response to a question from an interviewer who had used the term.

“We are also affected by this regime. This mullah regime has brought death and destruction to the world,” Merz added.

Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, lauded Merz’s remarks.

“Chancellor Friedrich...