I entirely agree that germany should send trops, or not send troops, regardless of her history. As a Spaniard said (alas I forget who), overhearing a remark that the election of a socialist goverment showed the Spanish had put Franco behind them, No, its when the Spaniards elect a right wing government we will be sure they have put Franco behind them. So this could be a good moment for Germany in that sense, treating Israel as just another nation.

As for whether it is a good idea to send troops to the area, that is a matter for the Germans. Not in a million years would I want British troops sent there to be Aunt Sallies, not that we have any spare after our adventures in iraq and Afghanistan. At least with Germans the troops will be professional and effective, (no disrespect but I can't see Hezbollah bricking it because they have just heard the Bangladeshis are coming) and with robust rules of engagement..., well, no, I still wouldn't.