{
  "id": 1243455,
  "title": "Germany has chosen Israel over international law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/germany-has-chosen-israel-over-international-law",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:56:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/germany-has-chosen-israel-over-international-law"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two recent events in Germany revealed the country's firm commitment to Israel over international law and its own democracy. On the 20th of July, new German recruits were sworn in at the Bendlerblock, where Nazi headquarters once stood and where resistance members were executed. During speeches at the ceremony, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised democracy and the rule of law, yet highlighted their political utility whenever it suited his interests. In contrast, Navid Kermani, a German intellectual, reminded the recruits that the chancellor has a habit of downplaying international law and ignoring violations of it when it seems politically convenient. He pointed to the chancellor's eagerness to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, to Germany. Kermani's comments underscored the deep-seated disregard for international law and the erosion of democratic values in Germany.",
  "summary": "Germany has chosen Israel over international law Submitted by Jurgen Mackert on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 20:39 The state's commitment to the murderous Netanyahu regime outstrips its dedication to preserving democracy at home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are pictured in Jerusalem on 7 December 2025 (Ariel Schalit/AFP) Off Two events in Germany last month…",
  "key_points": [
    "German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised democracy and rule of law at ceremony.",
    "Navid Kermani criticized Merz for downplaying international law.",
    "Kermani highlighted Netanyahu's arrest warrant as evidence of disregard."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}