On Friday morning, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took decisive action to bolster security at all Jewish and Israeli-linked institutions across Germany, in response to what Berlin now fears could be a wave of global blowback from Tehran and its proxies.

As the Middle East trembles from the shockwaves of Israel’s largest-ever airstrike campaign against Iran, the fallout is being felt thousands of miles away—in the heart of Europe.

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The German Federal Chancellery announced an immediate expansion of police protection at synagogues, Israeli embassies, Jewish schools, and cultural centers nationwide. Counterterrorism units were reportedly placed on alert, and intelligence agencies were instructed to monitor Iran-linked threats, including potential cyber or lone-wolf retaliatory acts.

“The protection of Jewish life in Germany is non-negotiable,” Merz declared during a briefing in Berlin.
“Israel has the right to defend its existence—and we will defend those who stand for freedom here at home.”

The move comes amid heightened tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which involved 200 Israeli fighter jets dropping over 330 bombs on Iranian nuclear and military targets in a stunning show of force.

📞 Merz–Netanyahu Call Signals Ironclad Support

Chancellor Merz spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu early Friday morning, shortly after the operation was confirmed by the Israeli Defense Forces.

According to sources familiar with the call, Merz reaffirmed Germany’s “unshakable commitment” to Israel’s security and voiced Berlin’s concern over Iran’s ongoing violations of international nuclear agreements.

“The goal must remain that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons,” Merz told reporters after the call.
“Its nuclear ambitions—paired with its refusal to cooperate with global monitors—represent a threat not just to Israel, but to regional and international peace.”

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☢️ Germany Condemns Iran’s Nuclear Activity

Chancellor Merz delivered a strong rebuke of Iran’s nuclear trajectory, aligning with recent findings from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He accused Iran of:

• Failing to disclose uranium enrichment activities at multiple secret sites

• Threatening to accelerate enrichment levels beyond even 60%, a technical step from weapons-grade

• Violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), undermining global security mechanisms

“Iran’s nuclear program is not peaceful,” Merz said. “It is a calculated provocation wrapped in denial.”

🧠 Germany’s Dual Warning: Support Israel, Avoid Escalation

While standing firmly with Israel, Merz also issued a measured call for de-escalation, urging both sides to avoid a broader spiral into regional war.

“The entire region stands on the edge of a knife,” he said.
“All sides must refrain from actions that could trigger uncontrolled escalation or destabilize neighboring countries.”

Analysts view this as a signal to Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran’s other proxies, who may see Israel’s strike as justification for opening new fronts.

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🌍 A European Shield in a Global Conflict

Germany’s swift internal security response is being praised by Jewish leaders and international observers alike. The move reflects Europe’s growing recognition that wars in the Middle East no longer stay in the Middle East.

With Iranian cyber forces active, Hezbollah operatives embedded in Europe, and far-right extremists still a concern, Germany’s move signals preemptive resilience against transnational threats.