After Iran’s massive rocket attack on Israel, German politicians are horrified by the attack. There were different reactions at a demo in Berlin.
Berlin – The Iranian attack on Israel is over – and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already announced retaliation. The USA also warns Iran: If the mullahs’ regime considers another attack, they are prepared and will react accordingly, said Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder. “Of course we hope that they don’t do that, but of course we have to be prepared for this possibility.” US destroyers stationed in the region fired interceptor missiles to repel the attacks. Ryder explained that Iran wanted to cause destruction with its attack.
Reactions to Iran’s attack on Israel – Baerbock: “I condemn the attack in the strongest possible terms”
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) was shocked by the Iranian missile attack on Israel. That evening she wrote on X: “I condemn the ongoing attack in the strongest possible terms. We have urgently warned Iran about this dangerous escalation.” Baerbock called on Iran to stop the attack immediately. “He is taking the region further to the brink.” According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, dozens of rockets were fired at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hamas foreign chief Ismail Haniya, Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian general, as reported on state television .
Other German foreign policy experts described Iran as a “terrorist state.” “Evil strikes again,” wrote Michael Roth (SPD). X. According to Roth, Iran’s ultimate goal is to destroy Jewish life and wipe the democratic state of Israel off the map. Roderich Kiesewetter (CDU) also called for it X“to finally increase the pressure against Iran and support Israel in every way possible.” He emphasized that it was overdue to use the snapback mechanism. This mechanism enables Germany and the five veto powers U.N.-Security Council to impose sanctions against Iran without other UN members being able to prevent this.
Meanwhile, at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin-Wedding, there were scenes of jubilation after the Iranian rocket attack on Israel. A man shouted: “Rockets fired at Israel,” whereupon many demonstrators drummed, cheered and sometimes applauded. Shouts such as “resistance” and “Allahu Akbar” (God is great) could also be heard. A video from a dpa reporter showed several participants waving Palestinian scarves and Palestinian and Lebanese flags.
Starmer: “Britain’s firm commitment to Israel’s security” – Houthi militia praises attack
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, however, strongly condemned the Iranian missile attack on Israel. Starmer spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the afternoon (local time) about the escalating situation in the Middle East, a British government spokesman said in London.
“The Prime Minister strongly condemned Iran’s attack on Israel, which began during the two leaders’ talks, and expressed Britain’s firm commitment to Israel’s security and the protection of civilians,” said the government spokesman. According to Downing Street, Starmer also emphasized that a ceasefire is urgently needed in Lebanon to create space for a political solution. In addition, he has the situation in Gaza Strip thematised. Starmer also held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, in which he also stressed the need for a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has predictably praised Iran’s missile attack on Israel while claiming new attacks on shipping. “Deterring and confronting Israel is the only way to stop it,” said Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdel Salam. He praised the Iranian attack and added: “We praise the Iranian operation that hit enemy military targets in occupied Palestine.” Apparently came New types of hypersonic missiles were also used in Iran’s attack on Israel.
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