German Opposition Slammed After Noticing Netanyahu is a War Criminal
Germany’s CDU leader, Friedrich Merz, plans to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting the opposition Left Party (Die Linke) and Amnesty International to belatedly recall that Mr. Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes. One truly marvels at the timing of such outrage. This public condemnation conveniently sidesteps the years of unwavering support from German officials, aid
packages, and rhetorical defenses that enabled the very actions leading to these allegations. It raises the critical question: What exactly changed? Was it the sudden discovery of international law, previously overlooked during countless official visits and arms deals? Or perhaps the internal political optics have finally shifted enough for some to risk a tepid, performative 'slam.' The critique
appears less about genuine principle and more about not looking entirely tone-deaf as the international spotlight turns. How many atrocities must be committed before a 'planned meeting' with an alleged war criminal becomes an actual PR liability, rather than standard diplomatic fare?