he world is very clear: It’s us, defending Europe,” Herzog said. He praised Germany’s deployment of Israel’s Arrow-3 missile defense system , calling it an “Israeli-made product defending Germany and Europe.” Herzog tied the discussion to ongoing efforts in Gaza, echoing the Trump-era UN Security Council framework , and insisted that Hamas must be stripped of power before any new political horizon can emerge. Israel sees itself as the frontline shield against Iran and its regional proxies , including Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas, and Iraqi militias. The deployment of Israeli missiles on German soil marks the first such collaboration since 1945, symbolizing a significant deepening of security ties between Berlin and Jerusalem. Analysts say Herzog’s remarks underscore a stark new European security reality: Iran is no longer merely a Middle Eastern concern but is increasingly seen as a direct existential threat to the continent, with Israel positioned as Europe’s primary line of defense.