PoliticsGermanyChancellor Merz's praise of Israeli strikes sparks criticism01:42This browser does not support the video element.PoliticsGermanyLaura Kabelka06/18/2025June 18, 2025German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has praised Israel for attacking Iranian nuclear sites, saying Israel is doing the "dirty work" for the West. His comments on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada raised eyebrows at home.Copy linkAdvertisement