A Seat at the Table: Germany's Role in the War Between the US, Israel and Iran - PRIF BLOG

Since the US and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran, many in Israel have framed the conflict as the "last war". Yet military action alone cannot secure long-term stability. Germany occupies a unique position in the context of European diplomacy, maintaining strong ties with both Washington and Jerusalem. Germany should be using its rapport with both administrations to persuade Israel to commit to a comprehensive process of confidence-building measures with both the Palestinians and its neighbors in the region—measures that will ultimately lead to Palestinian statehood. Without such efforts, the region will drift from one escalation to the next. This makes Germany's proactive diplomacy not only worthwhile, but necessary.