cross-posted from : https://lemmings.world/post/42220440
Friedrich Merz has appeared to suggest that Iran should not be protected by international law.
In a major intervention, the German chancellor expressed fears that such rules were becoming redundant in a world where rogue states broke them with impunity and allies did not enforce them.
He went on to say that “now is not the time” for Europeans to “lecture” the United States and Israel about legality, as he turned a blind eye to accusations that their attacks on Iran broke international law.
Journalist’s intrepretation of what someone said shouldn’t be reported as if it was a direct quote. Especially knowing that most people won’t read beyond the headline. It’s sloppy and biased journalism that just further erodes people’s trust in the news.
He did say now is notnthe time to lecture our partners and allies. It is not a made up quote
Except it’s literally what he said. Iran should bomb 100 schools in tel aviv just for the fun of it, why follow international law when the rabid dogs dont?
Friedrich Merz has appeared to suggest that Iran should not be protected by international law.
He didn’t use those exact words. Even if that is what he literally meant it’s still not a quote.